It would be a lie if you said that you are an avid IPL enthusiast and you are not aware of CSK’s IPL journey. They are considered one of the most successful franchises since the inception of the Indian Premier League. Five IPL titles have been won by them, two of which came in 2010 and 2014. In 2010 and 2014, CSK emerged victorious in the Champions League Twenty20. In 2018 and 2021, CSK staged a resurgence, and in 2021, they won their third IPL championship. They have also made it to the Final ten times and the playoffs twelve times. The Mumbai Indians and CSK are the closest rivals in the Indian Premier League, known as El Clasico.
Chennai Super Kings – Overview
FULL NAME | Chennai Super Kings |
NICKNAME | CSK |
FOUNDED | 2008 |
CAPTAIN | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
TEAM OWNED BY | Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd |
MAIN PLAYERS | MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana |
CSK Team FACEBOOK | @chennaiIPL |
CSK Team Twitter | @chennaiIPL |
CSK Team Instagram | @chennaiipl |
CSK Franchise Bio
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
CEO: Kasinath Viswanathan
Team manager: Russell Radhakrishnan
Consultant: Sundar Raman
Head coach: Stephen Fleming
Batting coach: Michael Hussey
Bowling coach: Dwayne Bravo
Fielding coach: Rajiv Kumar
Physio: Tommy Simsek
Physical trainer: Greg King
Team doctor: Dr Madhu Thottappilli
Home Grounds – CSK’s home field is Chennai’s historic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). The stadium, which can accommodate 50,000 spectators, is owned by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.
Chennai Super Kings – Complete Squad 2024
Here is the complete list of the freshly added squad for the 2024 Indian Premier League. Take a look at it:
PLAYER NAME | COUNTRY | ROLE | Batting /Bowling | JERSEY NO. |
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain) | India | Batter | Right-handed | 31 |
Ravindra Jadeja (Vice Captain) | India | All-rounder | Left-handed, Left-arm Orthodox Spin | 8 |
Avanish Rao Aravelly | India | Wicketkeeper | Right Handed | – |
MS Dhoni | India | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed, Right-arm Medium | 7 |
Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batter | Left-handed, Right-arm Medium | 88 |
Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | Batter | Left-handed, Left-arm orthodox | 74 |
Ajinkya Rahane | India | Batter | Right-handed, Right-arm Medium | 21 |
Shaik Rasheed | India | Batter | Right-handed, Right Arm Leg Spin | 66 |
Sameer Rizvi | India | Batter | Right hand Bat, Right arm Offbreak | 7 |
Moeen Ali | England | All-rounder | Left-handed, Right-arm off-break | 18 |
Shivam Dube | India | All-rounder | Left-handed, Medium Seam | 25 |
Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | All-rounder | Left-Handed, Left Arm Slow Orthodox | 17 |
Nishant Sindhu | India | All-Rounder | Left-handed, Left Arm Slow Orthodox | 27 |
Ajay Mandal | India | All-Rounder | Left-handed, Left Arm Slow Unorthodox | 19 |
Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | All-rounder | Right-hand bat, Right arm Medium | 75 |
Rajvardhan Hangargekar | India | Bowler | Right-handed, Right Arm Medium | 10 |
Deepak Chahar | India | Bowler | Right-handed, Right-arm Medium | 90 |
Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | Bowler | Right-handed, Right Arm Off Break Medium | 61 |
Mukesh Choudhary | India | Bowler | Left-handed, Left Arm Medium | 33 |
Prashant Solanki | India | Bowler | Right-handed, Legbreak | 46 |
Simarjeet Singh | India | Bowler | Right-handed, Right-arm Fast-medium | 98 |
Tushar Deshpande | India | Bowler | Left-handed, Right Arm Medium | 24 |
Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | Bowler | Right-handed, Right-arm Medium | 99 |
Shardul Thakur | India | Bowler | Right-hand bat, Right arm Medium | 54 |
Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | Bowler | Left-hand bat, Left arm Fast medium | 90 |
Chennai Super Kings – Championship Years
As we have mentioned above, CSK is deemed to be one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League. The team led by the skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has pushed through the seasons triumphantly. As a result, their trophy shelf is occupied with 5 championship trophies from 5 different seasons. In this section, we will take a deep look into the victory journey of the Chennai Super Kings over the years.
IPL 2010 Champions
Chennai Super Kings claimed their maiden IPL title in the year 2010, 2 years after the first season of the Indian Premier League. The key highlights of the tournament were the crucial half-century of Suresh Raina. In addition, a strong bowling performance by the pacer Doug Bollinger. CSK made a 22-run victory against Mumbai Indians and that marked the start of a decade-long rivalry between the two giants.
IPL 2011 Champions
The 2011 season is when the Chennai Super Kings established themselves as champions for the second time consecutively. They claimed their spot in the championship as one of the most dominating franchises. They sent shockwaves across the tournament by winning back-to-back titles in a final against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Murali Vijay’s explosive batting where he clinched 95 runs contributed majorly towards the second title of CSK.
IPL 2018 Champions
Chennai Super Kings had faced a two-year ban under various allegations resulting in them staying out of the tournament. However, they made a stunning comeback in the year 2018, clinching their third IPL title. The hero of the match was Shane Watson by scoring a heroic century against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2021 Champions
2020 was not the year for CSK since they were not the team as before. However, they bounced back in 2021 by beating every team in the league and lifting the trophy. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Josh Hazlewood, and Faf du Plessis proved themselves to be assets to the team with their wonderful performances throughout the season.
IPL 2023 Champions
By taking home their fifth IPL championship in 2023, CSK added yet another feather to their cap. CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in a rain-shortened final, thanks to Devon Conway’s game-winning hit and MS Dhoni’s inspiring leadership.
Chennai Super Kings – IPL Legacy Summary
By taking home their fifth IPL championship in 2023, CSK added yet another feather to their cap. CSK defeated Gujarat Titans in a rain-shortened final, thanks to Devon Conway’s game-winning hit and MS Dhoni’s inspiring leadership. The IPL success of CSK can be ascribed to their reliable performances, seasoned team, and capable leadership of MS Dhoni. CSK has demonstrated its resiliency and determination by always managing to overcome obstacles and setbacks and emerge stronger.
CSK has an unparalleled legacy in the IPL, having won five titles. They are a team to be reckoned with every season because they have established the standard for excellence in the Indian Premier League. At the same time, CSK keeps penning new chapters in the IPL journey.