Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Ahead of IPL 2025, which began on 22nd March, CSK once again aimed for their 6th IPL title. Since their debut in 2008, they have won the trophy 5 times and reached the playoffs 12 times, proving their consistency and strong team spirit.
However, in IPL 2025, CSK became the first team to be knocked out of the playoff race and finished 10th on the points table. Still, under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team continued to receive strong support from their loyal fanbase — the Yellow Army.
In this blog, we’ll look at CSK’s updated squad for IPL 2025, team owners, and their full match schedule for the season.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025: Team Update & Last Match Summary
Chennai Super Kings were the first team to be knocked out of IPL 2025. They finished 10th in the points table.
After the one-week break in IPL 2025, CSK made three changes due to injuries:
- Ayush Mhatre replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Dewald Brevis replaced Gurjapneet Singh
- Urvil Patel replaced Vansh Bedi
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Venue | Result | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 | MI vs CSK (3rd) | Chennai | CSK won by 4 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 28 | RCB vs CSK (8th) | Chennai | RCB won by 50 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 30 | RR vs CSK (11th) | Guwahati | RR won by 6 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 05 | DC vs CSK (17th) | Chennai | DC won by 25 runs | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 08 | PBKS vs CSK (22nd) | Chandigarh | PBKS won by 18 runs | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 11 | CSK vs KKR (25th) | Chennai | KKR won by 8 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 14 | LSG vs CSK (30th) | Lucknow | CSK won by 5 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 20 | CSK vs MI (38th) | Mumbai | MI won by 9 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 25 | CSK vs SRH (43rd) | Chennai | SRH won by 5 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 30 | CSK vs PBKS (49th) | Chennai | PBKS won by 4 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| May 03 | RCB vs CSK (52nd) | Bengaluru | RCB won by 2 runs | 7:30 PM |
| May 07 | KKR vs CSK (57th) | Kolkata | CSK won by 2 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| May 20 | CSK vs RR (62nd) | Delhi | RR won by 6 wkts | 7:30 PM |
| May 25 | CSK vs GT (67th) | Ahmedabad | CSK won by 83 runs | 3:30 PM |
Chennai Super Kings – Current Owners & Squad
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited owns the franchise, with about 30% ownership held by India Cements’ trustees and shareholders. The team became India’s first sports unicorn in January 2022, with a valuation of $1.15 billion.
Current 2025 IPL Squad:
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Coach: Stephen Fleming
Batters
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- MS Dhoni (WK-Batter)
- Devon Conway
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shaik Rasheed
- Vansh Bedi (WK-Batter)
- Andre Siddarth
All-Rounders
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Vijay Shankar
- Sam Curran
- Anshul Kamboj
- Deepak Hooda
- Jamie Overton
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Ramakrishna Ghosh
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shivam Dube
Bowlers
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Noor Ahmad
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Gurjapneet Singh
- Nathan Ellis
- Shreyas Gopal
- Matheesha Pathirana
Chennai Super Kings (2008-2025): Team Records
CSK has set numerous records in IPL history. The team holds the record for most final appearances (10) and shares the record for most title wins (5) with Mumbai Indians.
Chennai Super Kings Standings Year By Year
| Year | Position | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | Raina (421) | Morkel (17) |
| 2009 | 4 | Hayden (572) | Muralitharan (14) |
| 2010 | 1 | Raina (520) | Muralitharan (15) |
| 2011 | 1 | Hussey (492) | Ashwin (20) |
| 2012 | 2 | Raina (441) | Hilfenhaus (14) |
| 2013 | 2 | Hussey (733) | Bravo (32) |
| 2014 | 3 | Smith (566) | Sharma (23) |
| 2015 | 2 | McCullum (436) | Bravo (26) |
| 2018 | 1 | Rayudu (602) | Thakur (16) |
| 2019 | 2 | Dhoni (416) | Tahir (26) |
| 2020 | 7 | du Plessis (449) | Curran (13) |
| 2021 | 1 | Gaikwad (635) | Thakur (21) |
| 2022 | 9 | Gaikwad (368) | Bravo (16) |
| 2023 | 1 | Conway (672) | Deshpande (21) |
| 2024 | 5 | Gaikwad (583) | Deshpande (17) |
Most Runs For Chennai Super Kings
| Player | Matches | Runs | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 233 | 4,644 | 2008-2024 |
| Suresh Raina | 176 | 4,687 | 2008-2021 |
| Faf du Plessis | 92 | 2,721 | 2012-2021 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 65 | 2,380 | 2020-2024 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 90 | 1,932 | 2018-2023 |
Most Wickets For Chennai Super Kings
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | 116 | 140 | 2011-2022 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 171 | 133 | 2012-2024 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 97 | 90 | 2009-2015 |
| Albie Morkel | 78 | 76 | 2008-2013 |
| Deepak Chahar | 76 | 76 | 2018-2024 |
Highest Team Totals
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 246/5 | RR | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | May 14, 2010 |
| 240/5 | PBKS | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium | April 19, 2008 |
| 235/4 | KKR | Eden Gardens | April 23, 2023 |
| 226/6 | RCB | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | April 17, 2023 |
| 223/3 | SRH | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | May 8, 2013 |
Lowest Team Totals
| Score | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | MI | Wankhede Stadium | May 5, 2013 |
| 97 | MI | Wankhede Stadium | May 12, 2022 |
| 109 | RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | May 4, 2008 |
| 109 | MI | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | April 26, 2019 |
| 110/8 | DD | Arun Jaitley Stadium | April 10, 2012 |
Chennai Super Kings Records: Individual Records
CSK players have set numerous individual records throughout their IPL journey. Here are some notable achievements:
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Runs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murali Vijay | 127 | RR | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | April 3, 2010 |
| Shane Watson | 117* | SRH | Wankhede Stadium | May 27, 2018 |
| Michael Hussey | 116* | KXIP | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium | April 19, 2008 |
| Murali Vijay | 113 | DD | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | May 25, 2012 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 108* | LSG | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | April 23, 2024 |
Best Bowling Figures
| Player | Figures | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravindra Jadeja | 5/16 | DC | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium | April 7, 2012 |
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | 5/24 | PBKS | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | May 10, 2008 |
| Ashish Nehra | 4/10 | RCB | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | April 22, 2015 |
| Lungi Ngidi | 4/10 | PBKS | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | May 20, 2018 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4/11 | RR | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | May 10, 2015 |
Most Centuries
| Player | Centuries | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 2 | 43 | 2018-2020 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 2 | 64 | 2020-2024 |
| Murali Vijay | 2 | 70 | 2009-2020 |
| Michael Hussey | 1 | 49 | 2008-2015 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 1 | 80 | 2018-2023 |
Most Fifty-Plus Scores
| Player | 50+ scores | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | 33 | 171 | 2008-2021 |
| MS Dhoni | 22 | 201 | 2008-2024 |
| Faf du Plessis | 20 | 86 | 2012-2021 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 18 | 64 | 2020-2024 |
| Michael Hussey | 13 | 49 | 2008-2015 |
Most Sixes
| Player | Sixes | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Dhoni | 221 | 201 | 2008-2024 |
| Suresh Raina | 180 | 171 | 2008-2021 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 94 | 80 | 2009-2023 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 91 | 64 | 2020-2024 |
| Faf du Plessis | 87 | 86 | 2012-2021 |
Most Fours
| Player | Fours | Innings | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | 425 | 171 | 2008-2021 |
| MS Dhoni | 327 | 201 | 2008-2024 |
| Faf du Plessis | 247 | 86 | 2012-2021 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 217 | 64 | 2020-2024 |
| Michael Hussey | 181 | 49 | 2008-2015 |
Most Catches (Non-Wicketkeeper)
| Player | Matches | Catches | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Raina | 176 | 98 | 2008-2021 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 160 | 79 | 2012-2024 |
| Faf du Plessis | 92 | 62 | 2011-2021 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 116 | 59 | 2012-2021 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 61 | 33 | 2020-2024 |
Most Runs In A Season
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hussey | 17 | 17 | 733 | 2013 |
| Devon Conway | 16 | 15 | 672 | 2023 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 16 | 16 | 635 | 2021 |
| Faf du Plessis | 16 | 16 | 633 | 2021 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 16 | 16 | 602 | 2018 |
Most Wickets In A Season
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | 18 | 32 | 2013 |
| Imran Tahir | 17 | 26 | 2019 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 16 | 26 | 2015 |
| Mohit Sharma | 16 | 23 | 2014 |
| Shardul Thakur | 16 | 21 | 2021 |
Orange Cap Winners From CSK
| Player | Season | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Hussey | 2013 | 733 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 2021 | 635 |
| Matthew Hayden | 2009 | 572 |
Purple Cap Winners From CSK
| Player | Season | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | 2013 | 32 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2015 | 26 |
| Mohit Sharma | 2014 | 23 |
| Imran Tahir | 2019 | 26 |
Chennai Super Kings History Over The Years
CSK has been one of the most consistent teams in IPL history. Their journey has been marked by numerous memorable moments:
Notable Achievements:
- First team to defend their IPL title (2010-2011)
- Most appearances in IPL playoffs (12 times)
- Only team to qualify for playoffs in first 10 seasons of participation
- First IPL team to become a sports unicorn
- Record for most consecutive wins at home venue
- The only team to beat a single opponent (SRH) four times in one season (2018)
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Conclusion: CSK Has Won 5 IPL Titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, And 2023)
Chennai Super Kings has established itself as one of the most successful and popular franchises in IPL history. Their consistent performance, strong leadership, and loyal fan base have made them a formidable force in the tournament. With five IPL titles and numerous records, CSK continues to be a benchmark for excellence in T20 cricket.
FAQs
CSK has maintained a win percentage of 58.37% across all seasons, winning 143 matches out of 248 played.
Murali Vijay holds the record with 127 runs against Rajasthan Royals in 2010.
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway hold the record with 182 runs against SRH in 2022.
MS Dhoni leads with 123 catches in 222 matches from 2008-2024.
CSK achieved their longest winning streak of seven consecutive matches in 2013.
MS Dhoni leads this category, winning numerous Player of the Match awards throughout his tenure with CSK.
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