Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most established franchise teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have built a legacy of excellence over the years. Known for being a five-time IPL champion, they have carved their legacy under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Ahead of the IPL 2024, the Yellow Army named talented top-order batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad as their captain.
CSK boast a perfect blend of seasoned players and emerging talents, contributing to their reputation as a formidable opponent. With a history of producing thrilling performances, the franchise team remain a cornerstone of the IPL, consistently delivering excitement and competitive cricket.
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Squad
Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) IPL 2025 squad has five retained players and 20 auction buys. They have 18 Indian players and seven overseas cricketers in their IPL 2025 squad. The team bought six of their seven overseas players in the IPL 2025 auction and opted to retain Matheesha Pathirana. CSK's decision to retain former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an uncapped player was one of the highlights of the auction.
| Player | Country | Role |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni | India | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | Batter |
| Ravindra Jadeja | India | All-rounder |
| Shivam Dubey | India | All-rounder |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Devon Conway | New Zealand | Batter |
| Rahul Tripathi | India | Batter |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | India | Bowler |
| Sam Curran | England | All-rounder |
| Rachin Ravindra | New Zealand | All-rounder |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Deepak Hooda | India | All-rounder |
| Vijay Shankar | India | All-rounder |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Bowler |
| Jamie Overton | England | All-rounder |
| Syed Khaleel Ahmad | India | Bowler |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | All-rounder |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | India | Bowler |
| Shaik Rasheed | India | Batter |
| Mukesh Chaudhary | India | Bowler |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | India | All-rounder |
| Andre Siddarth | India | Batter |
| Gurjapneet Singh | India | Bowler |
| Vansh Bedi | India | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Indian Players List
| Player | Role |
| Mahendra Singh Dhoni | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Shivam Dubey | All-rounder |
| Rahul Tripathi | Batter |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Bowler |
| Deepak Hooda | All-rounder |
| Vijay Shankar | All-rounder |
| Anshul Kamboj | Bowler |
| Syed Khaleel Ahmad | Bowler |
| Shreyas Gopal | All-rounder |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Bowler |
| Shaik Rasheed | Batter |
| Mukesh Chaudhary | Bowler |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | All-rounder |
| Andre Siddarth | Batter |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Bowler |
| Vansh Bedi | Wicket-keeper/Batter |
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Overseas Players List
| Player | Role |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler |
| Devon Conway | Batter |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Jamie Overton | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Auction Buys
The most expensive buy in the IPL 2025 auction for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was Noor Ahmad, who was bought for INR 10 crore. Former CSK player Ravichandran Ashwin was the second most expensive buy for the franchise in the auction. CSK bought 15 Indians, including 10 uncapped stars, and five overseas players in the IPL 2025 auction.
| Player | Base Price | Winning Bid |
| Noor Ahmad | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹10,00,00,000 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹9,75,00,000 |
| Devon Conway | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹6,25,00,000 |
| Syed Khaleel Ahmed | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹4,80,00,000 |
| Rachin Ravindra | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹4,00,00,000 |
| Anshul Kamboj | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,40,00,000 |
| Rahul Tripathi | ₹75,00,000 | ₹3,40,00,000 |
| Sam Curran | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,40,00,000 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹2,20,00,000 |
| Nathan Ellis | ₹1,25,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 |
| Deepak Hooda | ₹75,00,000 | ₹1,70,00,000 |
| Jamie Overton | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 |
| Vijay Shankar | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| Vansh Bedi | ₹30,00,000 | ₹55,00,000 |
| Andre Siddarth | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| Shreyas Gopal | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| Shaik Rasheed | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Auction Purse Value
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who had a purse of INR 120 crore ahead of the IPL 2025, spent INR 65 crore in the retention and INR 54.95 crore in the auction.
| Franchise | Purse Balance | Retention Spent | Auction Spent | Purse Remaining |
| Chennai Super Kings | INR 120 crore | INR 65 crore | INR 54.95 crore | INR 5 lakh |
FAQs on CSK
A. Ravichandran Ashwin is returning to play for CSK in the IPL 2025 after a decade.
A. CSK finished in fifth spot in the IPL 2024 table.
A. CSK have won 5 IPL titles, in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.
A. CSK retained Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dubey ahead of the IPL 2025.
A. Noor Ahmad, who was bought for INR 10 crore, is the most expensive buy for CSK in the IPL 2025 auction.
