CSK preview for IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing 11, Squad, Schedule and Other Details

CSK preview: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will enter IPL 2025 with a refreshed squad, a new captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad, and the same championship-winning mindset.

The five-time IPL champions have built a balanced squad, combining experienced match-winners with exciting young talent. With MS Dhoni set for another season, which many speculate to be his last, CSK aim to reclaim the title for the record sixth time.

While the franchise transition phase continues with MS Dhoni continues to guide Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had a stellar IPL 2024 with 583 runs and must be looking to exert himself as the leader with experience under his belt. His tactical acumen will be tested as he continues to take over from one of the most successful captains in IPL history.

The bowling unit will be led by Matheesha Pathirana, whose lethal yorkers have made him a vital asset. He will be supported by the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Noor Ahmad, adding variety to the attack. CSK's biggest challenge will be maintaining their dominance at Chepauk, where spin plays a massive role, while also adapting to different conditions across India.

CSK Squad for IPL 2025

• Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul Tripathi, Andre Siddarth, Shaikh Rasheed
• Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Devon Conway, Vansh Bedi
• All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Ramakrishna Ghosh
• Pacers: Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Kamlesh Nagarkoti
• Spinners: Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal

CSK Schedule for IPL 2025