Below is the officially confirmed Chennai Super Kings squad for the IPL 2026 season, grouped by role and overseas classification. This page is updated as official squad announcements and auction results are confirmed.
CSK Batters
Player
Overseas
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
—
Dewald Brevis
🌍
Sarfaraz Khan
—
Ayush Mhatre
—
All-Rounders
Player
Overseas
Aman Khan
—
Shivam Dube
—
Zak Foulkes
🌍
Ramakrishna Ghosh
—
Anshul Kamboj
—
Jamie Overton
🌍
Matthew Short
🌍
Prashant Veer
—
Bowlers
Player
Overseas
Khaleel Ahmed
—
Rahul Chahar
—
Shreyas Gopal
—
Gurjapneet Singh
—
Matt Henry
🌍
Akeal Hosein
🌍
Spencer Johnson
🌍
Mukesh Choudhary
—
Noor Ahmad
🌍
Wicketkeepers
Player
Overseas
MS Dhoni
—
Kartik Sharma
—
Urvil Patel
—
Sanju Samson
—
CSK Roster Strategy
Chennai Super Kings continue to build their squad around continuity, experience, and clearly defined roles. Rather than frequent overhauls, CSK prioritize multi-season performers who understand the demands of their home conditions and tactical system.
Overseas slots are typically used for bowling depth and all-round balance, allowing the Indian core to remain stable across seasons. This approach reduces volatility, supports leadership continuity, and reflects the franchise’s long-standing preference for reliability over short-term experimentation.
Notes
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Overseas quota: CSK squad includes the maximum of 8 overseas players as per IPL rules.
Trades & auction additions: Sanju Samson was acquired via trade from RR ahead of the 2026 season.
