Chennai Super Kings – Squad for 2025

🟡 Chennai Super Kings – Squad for 2025

🔎 Player Insights – Chennai Super Kings 2025

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain) – A technically gifted opener, Gaikwad leads CSK for the first time in 2025. Known for his calm demeanor and consistency, he is expected to play a key role at the top of the order.
• MS Dhoni – The legendary former captain continues to be the guiding force. Though in the twilight of his career, Dhoni’s tactical brilliance and finishing ability remain invaluable.
• Devon Conway – The stylish left-hander brings international experience and solid top-order stability, especially on turning pitches.
• Rahul Tripathi – An aggressive batter known for fearless stroke play in the middle overs. He adds flexibility to the batting lineup.
• Shaik Rasheed – A young domestic talent with solid temperament, groomed for the future.
• Vansh Bedi – A new face behind the stumps, he offers a backup option with good reflexes and potential.
• Andre Siddarth – Emerging batter with a focus on power-hitting, yet to make a mark but closely watched.
• Rachin Ravindra – The New Zealand all-rounder is a dynamic left-hand batter and handy left-arm spinner, ideal for spin-friendly Indian tracks.
• Ravichandran Ashwin – Veteran spinner and lower-order batter, brings tactical experience and wicket-taking ability in middle overs.
• Vijay Shankar – Offers depth with bat and ball. His ability to rotate strike and chip in with medium pace adds versatility.
• Sam Curran – A match-winner with both bat and ball. Curran’s left-arm swing and lower-order hitting make him a key overseas pick.
• Anshul Kamboj – Promising domestic all-rounder with a reputation for big hitting and consistent medium pace bowling.
• Deepak Hooda – Reliable all-rounder with power in the middle order and off-spin as a supporting bowling option.
• Jamie Overton – Tall pace-bowling all-rounder who brings raw pace and hard-hitting power in the death overs.
• Kamlesh Nagarkoti – Injury-prone but highly talented, known for express pace and sharp fielding.
• Ramakrishna Ghosh – Domestic utility player offering a spin-bowling all-round option.
• Ravindra Jadeja – A true CSK legend, Jadeja’s spin, electric fielding, and big-hitting ability are crucial to the team’s success.
• Shivam Dube – Left-handed power-hitter capable of turning matches with his fearless hitting, often used in the middle and death overs.
• Khaleel Ahmed – Left-arm seamer known for swing with the new ball and slower deliveries in the death overs.
• Noor Ahmad – Afghan left-arm wrist spinner, exciting and unpredictable, offering variety in spin attack.
• Mukesh Choudhary – Left-arm pacer known for his ability to take early wickets and bowl economical spells.
• Gurjapneet Singh – Domestic pacer with raw potential, part of CSK’s developmental pipeline.
• Nathan Ellis – Australian death overs specialist with pin-point yorkers and clever slower balls.
• Shreyas Gopal – Leg-spinner with decent batting ability, offers variety and useful in the middle overs.
• Matheesha Pathirana – Sri Lankan slingy pacer drawing comparisons with Lasith Malinga, CSK’s death-over weapon.