Chennai Super Kings are set to play their first match of the season against the Rajasthan Royals on March 29, 2026. In addition, before the auction of IPL 2026, there was a critical trade between RR and CSK.
It is also the most high-profile trade in IPL history that saw Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja swap teams. As per reports, fans are getting excited to see MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson on the field.
Moreover, Chennai Super Kings are five-time IPL champions, but unfortunately, they didn’t perform as expected by fans in the last few years.
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Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 First Half Schedule
| Matches | Time | Date | Venue |
| RR vs CSK | 7:30 PM IST | March 30, 2026 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| CSK vs PBKS | 7:30 PM IST | April 3, 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| RCB vs CSK | 7:30 PM IST | April 5, 2026 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| CSK vs DC | 7:30 PM IST | April 11, 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
Players to Watch Out for Chennai Super Kings 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the chart at the top with Sanju Samson adding depth to the CSK batting lineup. In addition, CSK has also spent a lot of money on young uncapped Indians such as Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, both can make a significant impact, while Ayush Mhatre and Sarfaraz add depth.
Moreover, MS Dhoni adds experience and a finishing touch to the team. Various overseas players, such as Dewald Brevis, Matthew Short, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, and Matt Henry, offer CSK variety and global match-winning abilities.
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CSK Full Squad For IPL 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, M.S. Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Zakary Foulkes