Chennai Super Kings – Squad, Schedule & Team News for IPL 2027
Your complete CSK guide for the 2027 season: the squad under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, new head coach Zaheer Khan, MS Dhoni's latest role, Sanju Samson's yellow chapter, records and home fixtures at Chepauk.
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THE FRANCHISE
About Chennai Super Kings
Everything you need to know about Chennai Super Kings heading into IPL 2027.
🏏 CSK at a Glance
Chennai Super Kings, owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, play at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. The franchise became India's first unicorn sports enterprise in 2022, valued at $1.15 billion.
CSK hold the record for most playoff qualifications (12) with 10 finals and five titles, plus two Champions League T20 crowns (2010, 2014). After back-to-back disappointing seasons in 2025 and 2026, the Zaheer Khan era begins with a fresh reset.
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SQUAD 2027
Chennai Super Kings Squad – IPL 2027
Core squad carried forward from the IPL 2026 rebuild. Retention/release updates for 2027 will be confirmed before the next auction window.
Batters
Wicket-keepers
All-rounders
Spin Bowlers
Pace Bowlers
LATEST UPDATES
Chennai Super Kings Team News & 2027 Storylines
Everything that has shaped the franchise heading into IPL 2027.
Zaheer Khan Appointed Head Coach
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan takes charge for IPL 2027, ending Stephen Fleming's 17-year association. Mohit Sharma joins as bowling coach.
The Dhoni Question
At 45, MS Dhoni remains in the squad at ₹4 crore. Speculation continues over whether IPL 2027 will be his final season.
Samson in Yellow
Sanju Samson's record ₹18 crore trade from Rajasthan Royals remains CSK's biggest-ever deal, bringing an elite Indian keeper-batter into the leadership core.
Hall of Fame Launched
CSK inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden as the first members of their new Hall of Fame.
Back-to-Back Rebuilds
After a last-place 2025 finish, CSK's expensive 2026 core underperformed again — the Zaheer Khan era begins with another reset.
Gaikwad's Crew
Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain since 2024, continues to lead the side with 2,500+ IPL runs for CSK at a 40+ average.
IPL 2027
IPL 2027 Tournament Timeline
India's biggest cricket festival returns — Chennai Super Kings will be in the thick of it.
📅 Chennai Fixtures – IPL 2027
The official IPL 2027 schedule is expected to be announced closer to the season. Chennai Super Kings will play 14 league matches — seven at Chepauk — facing each of the other nine teams home and away, before playoffs and the 31 May 2027 final.
| Stage | Expected Window | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Block | 22 March – early April 2027 | Home & away league openers |
| Mid-Season | April 2027 | Chepauk home leg (spin-friendly) |
| League Close | Early – mid May 2027 | Race to the top four |
| Playoffs & Final | Late May 2027 • Final 31 May | Neutral venues (TBC) |
IPL 2027 TEAMS
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FAQS
Chennai Super Kings – IPL 2027 FAQs
Common questions about the franchise ahead of the 2027 season.
Who is the captain of CSK in IPL 2027?
Ruturaj Gaikwad continues as captain. CSK confirmed his leadership before IPL 2026, ending speculation that Sanju Samson would take over the role.
Who is the CSK head coach for IPL 2027?
Zaheer Khan, appointed in September 2026, replacing Stephen Fleming after 17 years. Mohit Sharma is the bowling coach.
Will MS Dhoni play IPL 2027?
Dhoni, 45, remains in the squad at ₹4 crore. The franchise has not confirmed whether 2027 will be his final season.
When does IPL 2027 start and end?
The tournament begins on 22 March 2027 with 74 league matches across 10 teams over 56 days, concluding with the final on 31 May 2027.
Where do CSK play their home matches?
At the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, capacity 38,200 — a spin-friendly surface that traditionally suits CSK's attack.
How many IPL titles have CSK won?
Five — 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023 — tied with Mumbai Indians as the most successful franchise.
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