Written by: Ankit Yadav
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL team is one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League history. Since its inception in 2008, the team has won 5 IPL titles and maintained an impressive record of qualifying for playoffs 12 times. 

Known for their consistency and leadership under MS Dhoni, CSK has built a massive fan following called the “Yellow Army.”

Let’s know more about their overall records, owners, and current squad. 

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.

Chennai Super Kings
Source: Jagran Josh

Current 2025 IPL Squad Details: 

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad 

Coach: Stephen Fleming

Batters:

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Rahul Tripathi
  • Shaik Rasheed
  • Deepak Hooda
  • Andre Siddarth

Wicketkeepers:

  • Devon Conway
  • MS Dhoni
  • Vansh Bedi

Allrounders:

  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Shivam Dube
  • R Ashwin
  • Sam Curran
  • Rachin Ravindra
  • Vijay Shankar
  • Anshul Kamboj
  • Jamie Overton
  • Ramakrishna Ghosh

Spinners:

  • Noor Ahmad
  • Shreyas Gopal

Fast Bowlers:

  • Matheesha Pathirana
  • Khaleel Ahmed
  • Kamlesh Nagarkoti
  • Mukesh Choudhary
  • Gurjapneet Singh
  • Nathan Ellis

Chennai Super Kings (2008-2024): 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

YearPositionMost RunsMost Wickets
20082Raina (421)Morkel (17)
20094Hayden (572)Muralitharan (14)
20101Raina (520)Muralitharan (15)
20111Hussey (492)Ashwin (20)
20122Raina (441)Hilfenhaus (14)
20132Hussey (733)Bravo (32)
20143Smith (566)Sharma (23)
20152McCullum (436)Bravo (26)
20181Rayudu (602)Thakur (16)
20192Dhoni (416)Tahir (26)
20207du Plessis (449)Curran (13)
20211Gaikwad (635)Thakur (21)
20229Gaikwad (368)Bravo (16)
20231Conway (672)Deshpande (21)
20245Gaikwad (583)Deshpande (17)

Most Runs For Chennai Super Kings

PlayerMatchesRunsSpan
MS Dhoni2334,6442008-2024
Suresh Raina1764,6872008-2021
Faf du Plessis922,7212012-2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad652,3802020-2024
Ambati Rayudu901,9322018-2023

Most Wickets For Chennai Super Kings

PlayerMatchesWicketsSpan
Dwayne Bravo1161402011-2022
Ravindra Jadeja1711332012-2024
Ravichandran Ashwin97902009-2015
Albie Morkel78762008-2013
Deepak Chahar76762018-2024

Highest Team Totals

ScoreAgainstVenueDate
246/5RRM.A. Chidambaram StadiumMay 14, 2010
240/5PBKSPunjab Cricket Association StadiumApril 19, 2008
235/4KKREden GardensApril 23, 2023
226/6RCBM. Chinnaswamy StadiumApril 17, 2023
223/3SRHRajiv Gandhi StadiumMay 8, 2013

Lowest Team Totals

ScoreAgainstVenueDate
79MIWankhede StadiumMay 5, 2013
97MIWankhede StadiumMay 12, 2022
109RRSawai Mansingh StadiumMay 4, 2008
109MIM.A. Chidambaram StadiumApril 26, 2019
110/8DDArun Jaitley StadiumApril 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

PlayerRunsAgainstVenueDate
Murali Vijay127RRM.A. Chidambaram StadiumApril 3, 2010
Shane Watson117*SRHWankhede StadiumMay 27, 2018
Michael Hussey116*KXIPPunjab Cricket Association StadiumApril 19, 2008
Murali Vijay113DDM.A. Chidambaram StadiumMay 25, 2012
Ruturaj Gaikwad108*LSGM.A. Chidambaram StadiumApril 23, 2024

Best Bowling Figures

PlayerFiguresAgainstVenueDate
Ravindra Jadeja5/16DCDr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy StadiumApril 7, 2012
Lakshmipathy Balaji5/24PBKSM.A. Chidambaram StadiumMay 10, 2008
Ashish Nehra4/10RCBM. Chinnaswamy StadiumApril 22, 2015
Lungi Ngidi4/10PBKSMaharashtra Cricket Association StadiumMay 20, 2018
Ravindra Jadeja4/11RRM.A. Chidambaram StadiumMay 10, 2015

Most Centuries

PlayerCenturiesInningsPeriod
Shane Watson2432018-2020
Ruturaj Gaikwad2642020-2024
Murali Vijay2702009-2020
Michael Hussey1492008-2015
Ambati Rayudu1802018-2023

Most Fifty-Plus Scores

Player50+ scoresInningsPeriod
Suresh Raina331712008-2021
MS Dhoni222012008-2024
Faf du Plessis20862012-2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad18642020-2024
Michael Hussey13492008-2015

Most Sixes

PlayerSixesInningsPeriod
MS Dhoni2212012008-2024
Suresh Raina1801712008-2021
Ambati Rayudu94802009-2023
Ruturaj Gaikwad91642020-2024
Faf du Plessis87862012-2021

Most Fours

PlayerFoursInningsPeriod
Suresh Raina4251712008-2021
MS Dhoni3272012008-2024
Faf du Plessis247862012-2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad217642020-2024
Michael Hussey181492008-2015

Most Catches (Non-Wicketkeeper)

PlayerMatchesCatchesPeriod
Suresh Raina176982008-2021
Ravindra Jadeja160792012-2024
Faf du Plessis92622011-2021
Dwayne Bravo116592012-2021
Ruturaj Gaikwad61332020-2024

Most Runs In A Season

PlayerMatchesInningsRunsSeason
Michael Hussey17177332013
Devon Conway16156722023
Ruturaj Gaikwad16166352021
Faf du Plessis16166332021
Ambati Rayudu16166022018

Most Wickets In A Season

PlayerMatchesWicketsSeason
Dwayne Bravo18322013
Imran Tahir17262019
Dwayne Bravo16262015
Mohit Sharma16232014
Shardul Thakur16212021

Orange Cap Winners From CSK

PlayerSeasonRuns
Michael Hussey2013733
Ruturaj Gaikwad2021635
Matthew Hayden2009572

Purple Cap Winners From CSK

PlayerSeasonWickets
Dwayne Bravo201332
Dwayne Bravo201526
Mohit Sharma201423
Imran Tahir201926

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

What is CSK’s win percentage in IPL?

CSK has maintained a win percentage of 58.37% across all seasons, winning 143 matches out of 248 played.

Who has scored the most runs in a single match for CSK?

Murali Vijay holds the record with 127 runs against Rajasthan Royals in 2010.

What is CSK’s highest partnership record?

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway hold the record with 182 runs against SRH in 2022.

Who has taken the most catches as wicketkeeper for CSK?

MS Dhoni leads with 123 catches in 222 matches from 2008-2024.

What is CSK’s longest winning streak in IPL?

CSK achieved their longest winning streak of seven consecutive matches in 2013.

Which player has won the most Player of the Match awards for CSK?

MS Dhoni leads this category, winning numerous Player of the Match awards throughout his tenure with CSK.

About the Author

Meet Ankit Yadav, a dedicated cricket analyst at The Cricket Panda. Growing up playing street leagues and college tournaments, Ankit's love for cricket has been a lifelong journey. With a knack for numbers and a talent for data analysis, he brings a unique perspective to cricket reporting. At The Cricket Panda, Ankit combines his passion for cricket with his expertise in data analysis to provide fans with in-depth insights and comprehensive coverage of the sport.

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