Ruturaj Gaikwad
Batsman · Chennai Super Kings
14 matches · 583 runs · 0 wickets
Chennai Super Kings Squad 2026
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CSKCaptain Ruturaj GaikwadCoach Stephen Fleming
Predicted Playing XI
The predicted XI is derived from the local player status and impact data.
Sanju Samson
Wicket-keeper · Chennai Super Kings
15 matches · 531 runs · 0 wickets
Noor Ahmad
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
14 matches · 0 runs · 18 wickets
Khaleel Ahmed
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
14 matches · 0 runs · 17 wickets
Jamie Overton
All-rounder · Chennai Super Kings
9 matches · 155 runs · 10 wickets
Shivam Dube
All-rounder · Chennai Super Kings
14 matches · 396 runs · 1 wickets
Nathan Ellis
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
10 matches · 0 runs · 11 wickets
Rahul Chahar
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
13 matches · 0 runs · 10 wickets
Dewald Brevis
Batsman · Chennai Super Kings
10 matches · 230 runs · 0 wickets
MS Dhoni
Wicket-keeper · Chennai Super Kings
14 matches · 161 runs · 0 wickets
Anshul Kamboj
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
7 matches · 0 runs · 6 wickets
Full Squad
Every player entry links back into the player stats route for better internal linking depth.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Batsman · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 14 matches
Sanju Samson
Wicket-keeper · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 15 matches
Dewald Brevis
Batsman · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 10 matches
MS Dhoni
Wicket-keeper · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 14 matches
Shivam Dube
All-rounder · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 14 matches
Jamie Overton
All-rounder · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 9 matches
Anshul Kamboj
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 7 matches
Khaleel Ahmed
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 14 matches
Noor Ahmad
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 14 matches
Nathan Ellis
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 10 matches
Rahul Chahar
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Playing XI · 13 matches
Ayush Mhatre
Batsman · Chennai Super Kings
Bench · 0 matches
Matthew Short
All-rounder · Chennai Super Kings
Bench · 6 matches
Mukesh Choudhary
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Bench · 6 matches
Akeal Hosein
Bowler · Chennai Super Kings
Bench · 7 matches
Strengths and Weaknesses
Simple roster logic makes this page useful even before matchday prediction routes are opened.
Strengths
Multiple high-tempo batters can push the run rate without waiting for a single finisher.
There are enough wicket-taking bowlers to pressure both the powerplay and death overs.
Home matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai give this squad a familiar tactical setup.
Weaknesses
The bench has coverage, but the drop from the first XI to rotation options is still noticeable.
If early wickets fall, the middle order still has to prove it can absorb pressure without slowing down.
Next Links
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