The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most established franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has built a legacy of excellence since its inception in 2008. Known for its consistency and strategic gameplay, the team is captained by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whose leadership has been instrumental in CSK’s five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023) and numerous playoff appearances.
The franchise boasts a perfect blend of seasoned players and emerging talent, contributing to their reputation as a formidable opponent. CSK’s iconic yellow jersey symbolizes their unwavering spirit and massive fanbase, affectionately called the “Yellow Army.” With a history of thrilling performances, CSK remains a cornerstone of IPL, consistently delivering excitement and competitive cricket.
Chennai Super Kings Squad IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings 2025 IPL squad follows their five retained players and 20 auction buys. In CSK’s squad, there are seven overseas and 18 Indian players. The franchise retained one of the seven overseas players Matheesha Pathirana, and the other six were bought in the auction. One of the biggest highlights from CSK’s retention was the team’s former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s uncapped retention.
| Player | Country | Role |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni | India | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | Batter (Captain) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | All Rounder |
| Shivam Dubey | India | All Rounder |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | Fast Bowler |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batter |
| Rahul Tripathi | India | Batter |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | Off Spinner |
| Sam Curran | England | All Rounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | All Rounder |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Wrist Spinner |
| Deepak Hooda | India | All Rounder |
| Vijay Shankar | India | All Rounder |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | Fast Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Fast bowler |
| Jamie Overton | England | All Rounder |
| Syed Khaleel Ahmad | India | Fast Bowler |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | All Rounder |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | India | Fast Bowler |
| Shaik Rasheed | India | batter |
| Mukesh Chaudhary | India | Fast Bowler |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | India | All Rounder |
| Andre Siddarth | India | Batter |
| Gurjapneet Singh | India | Fast Bowler |
| Vansh Bedi | India | Wicketkeeper-batter |
IPL 2025 CSK Squad Indian Players List
| Player | Role |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter (Captain) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All Rounder |
| Shivam Dubey | All Rounder |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batter |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Off Spinner |
| Deepak Hooda | All Rounder |
| Vijay Shankar | All Rounder |
| Anshul Kamboj | Fast Bowler |
| Syed Khaleel Ahmad | Fast Bowler |
| Shreyas Gopal | All Rounder |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Fast Bowler |
| Shaik Rasheed | batter |
| Mukesh Chaudhary | Fast Bowler |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | All Rounder |
| Andre Siddarth | Batter |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Vansh Bedi | Wicketkeeper-batter |
IPL 2025 CSK Squad Overseas Players List
| Player | Role |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast Bowler |
| Devon Conway | Batter |
| Rachin Ravindra | All Rounder |
| Sam Curran | All Rounder |
| Jamie Overton | Fast Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Fast Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Wrist Spinner |
CSK Team 2025: Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Auction Buys
The most expensive buy in the season for CSK was Afghanistan’s wrist Spinner Noor Ahmad. CSK's old gun Ravichandran Ashwin was the second most expensive bid for the franchise in the auction. In the Auction CSK bought 15 Indians and five Overseas players, in 15 Indians 10 are uncapped.
| S.N. | Players | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹10,00,00,000 |
| 2 | Ravichandran Ashwin | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹9,75,00,000 |
| 3 | Devon Conway | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹6,25,00,000 |
| 4 | Syed Khaleel Ahmed | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹4,80,00,000 |
| 5 | Rachin Ravindra | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹4,00,00,000 |
| 6 | Anshul Kamboj | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,40,00,000 |
| 7 | Rahul Tripathi | ₹75,00,000 | ₹3,40,00,000 |
| 8 | Sam Curran | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 |
| 9 | Gurjapneet Singh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹2,20,00,000 |
| 10 | Nathan Ellis | ₹1,25,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 |
| 11 | Deepak Hooda | ₹75,00,000 | ₹1,70,00,000 |
| 12 | Jamie Overton | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 |
| 13 | Vijay Shankar | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| 14 | Vansh Bedi | ₹30,00,000 | ₹55,00,000 |
| 15 | Andre Siddarth | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| 16 | Shreyas Gopal | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| 17 | Ramakrishna Ghosh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| 18 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| 19 | Mukesh Choudhary | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| 20 | Shaik Rasheed | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
IPL 2025 Auction CSK’s Purse Value
With the INR 120 crore purse value, CSK has spent INR 65 crore in the retention and INR 54.95 crore in the auction.
| Franchise | Chennai Super Kings |
| Purse Balance | INR 120 crore |
| Retention Spent | INR 65 crore |
| Auction Spent | INR 54.95 crore |
| Purse Remaining | INR 5 lakh |
FAQs on Chennai Super Kings
A. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be returning home after 10 years to the Chennai Super Kings. Ravichandran Ashwin was one of the initial players in the CSK's team.
A. Chennai Super Kings has finished fifth in the IPL 2024.
A. Chennai Super Kings have won 4 IPL Titles – in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023
A. Here is the list of the retained players: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dubey.
A. Afghan Wrist Spinner Noor Ahmed is the most expensive buy in the IPL auction 2025 for Chennai Super Kings. CSK spent INR 10 crore on the left-handed spinner.
