Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Revision history

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	==History==		==History==
	Chennai Super Kings began their IPL journey in 2008, with MS Dhoni appointed as captain after being bought for a record amount. In their debut season, CSK reached the final but lost to Rajasthan Royals. From the start, the team earned a reputation for consistency and strong leadership.		Chennai Super Kings began their IPL journey in 2008, with [[MS Dhoni]] appointed as captain after being bought for a record amount. In their debut season, CSK reached the final but lost to Rajasthan Royals. From the start, the team earned a reputation for consistency and strong leadership.

	The period between 2010 and 2011 marked a golden era for CSK. They won their first IPL title in 2010 and successfully defended it in 2011, becoming the first team to do so. During this phase, key players such as Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, and Ravichandran Ashwin played crucial roles. The team also won the Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.		The period between 2010 and 2011 marked a golden era for CSK. They won their first IPL title in 2010 and successfully defended it in 2011, becoming the first team to do so. During this phase, key players such as Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, and Ravichandran Ashwin played crucial roles. The team also won the Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.
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	Between 2012 and 2015, CSK remained a dominant force, regularly reaching playoffs and finals. However, in 2015, the franchise faced a major setback and was suspended for two years due to a betting-related controversy involving team officials.		Between 2012 and 2015, CSK remained a dominant force, regularly reaching playoffs and finals. However, in 2015, the franchise faced a major setback and was suspended for two years due to a betting-related controversy involving team officials.

	CSK made a remarkable comeback in 2018 by winning the IPL title in their first season after suspension. They continued their success by winning additional titles in 2021 and 2023, strengthening their legacy as one of the greatest IPL teams.		CSK made a remarkable comeback in 2018 by winning the IPL title in their first season after suspension. They continued their success by winning additional titles in 2021 and 2023, strengthening their legacy as one of the greatest IPL teams.In 2024, MS Dhoni stepped down as captain, handing over leadership to [[Ruturaj Gaikwad]]. The team has since been undergoing a transition phase, with mixed results but continued strong fan support.
	In 2024, MS Dhoni stepped down as captain, handing over leadership to Ruturaj Gaikwad. The team has since been undergoing a transition phase, with mixed results but continued strong fan support.

	Ahead of the 2026 IPL season, CSK made significant squad changes, releasing several players as part of a restructuring strategy.		Ahead of the 2026 IPL season, CSK made significant squad changes, releasing several players as part of a restructuring strategy.
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	\| 2010 \|\| [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2010 \|\| [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]] \|\| CSK Won
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	\| 2011 \|\| [[Royal Challengers ~~Bangalore~~ (RCB)]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2011 \|\| [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]\|\| CSK Won
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	\| 2018 \|\| [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2018 \|\| [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]] \|\| CSK Won

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	\| [[Sanju Samson]]\|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Sanju Samson]]\|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Ruturaj Gaikwad \|\| Batter		\| [[Ruturaj Gaikwad]]\|\| Batter
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	\| [[Dewald Tobias Brevis]]\|\| Batter		\| [[Dewald Tobias Brevis]]\|\| Batter
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	\| Ayush Mhatre \|\| Batter		\| [[Ayush Mhatre]]\|\| Batter
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	\| [[Kartik Sharma]] \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Kartik Sharma]] \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Sarfaraz Khan \|\| Batter		\| [[Sarfaraz Khan]]\|\| Batter
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	\| [[Urvil Patel]]\|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Urvil Patel]]\|\| WK-Batter
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	\| rowspan="8" \| All-Rounders		\| rowspan="8" \| All-Rounders
	\| Anshul Kamboj \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Anshul Kamboj]]\|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Jamie Overton \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Jamie Overton]]\|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Ramakrishna Ghosh \|\| All-Rounder		\| Ramakrishna Ghosh \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Zak Foulkes \|\| All-Rounder		\| Zak Foulkes \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Shivam Dube \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Shivam Dube]]\|\| All-Rounder
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	\| rowspan="9" \| Bowlers		\| rowspan="9" \| Bowlers
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	\| Akeal Hosein \|\| Bowler		\| Akeal Hosein \|\| Bowler
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	\| Matt Henry \|\| Bowler		\| [[Matt Henry]]\|\| Bowler
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	\| Rahul Chahar \|\| Bowler		\| Rahul Chahar \|\| Bowler
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	! Year !! Opponent !! Final Result		! Year !! Opponent !! Final Result
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	\| 2010 \|\| [[Mumbai Indians]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2010 \|\| [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]] \|\| CSK Won
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	\| 2011 \|\| [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2011 \|\| [[Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)]] \|\| CSK Won
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	\| 2018 \|\| [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2018 \|\| [[Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)]] \|\| CSK Won
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	\| 2021 \|\| [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2021 \|\| [[Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)]] \|\| CSK Won
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	\| 2023 \|\| [[Gujarat Titans]] \|\| CSK Won		\| 2023 \|\| [[Gujarat Titans (GT)]] \|\| CSK Won
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	\| colspan="3"; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.olympics.com/en/news/indian-premier-league-ipl-winners-list-champions '''Source''']		\| colspan="3"; font-size:90%; background:#f9f9f9;" \| [https://www.olympics.com/en/news/indian-premier-league-ipl-winners-list-champions '''Source''']

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]		* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
	* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]		* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]		* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
	* [[Mumbai Indians](MI)]		* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]

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	* [[Mumbai Indians](MI)]		* [[Mumbai Indians](MI)]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB)]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Mumbai Indians](MI)]		* [[Mumbai Indians](MI)]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers ~~Bangalore~~(RCB)]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB)]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]		* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
	* [[Mumbai Indians]]		* [[Mumbai Indians](MI)]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)]]

	== References ==		== References ==

Jessica at 11:37, 1 April 2026

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	CSK plays its home matches at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk. The franchise is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited and is known for its iconic yellow team colors.		CSK plays its home matches at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk. The franchise is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited and is known for its iconic yellow team colors.
	The team has won five IPL titles, placing it among the most successful teams alongside Mumbai Indians. CSK has also won the Champions League Twenty20 twice and has consistently performed well, frequently reaching playoffs and finals.		The team has won five IPL titles, placing it among the most successful teams alongside Mumbai Indians. CSK has also won the Champions League Twenty20 twice and has consistently performed well, frequently reaching playoffs and finals.
	As of recent seasons, the team is captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, with MS Dhoni serving as a legendary former captain. The head coach is Stephen Fleming.<		As of recent seasons, the team is captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, with MS Dhoni serving as a legendary former captain. The head coach is Stephen Fleming.

	==History==		==History==
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	In 2024, MS Dhoni stepped down as captain, handing over leadership to Ruturaj Gaikwad. The team has since been undergoing a transition phase, with mixed results but continued strong fan support.		In 2024, MS Dhoni stepped down as captain, handing over leadership to Ruturaj Gaikwad. The team has since been undergoing a transition phase, with mixed results but continued strong fan support.

	Ahead of the 2026 IPL season, CSK made significant squad changes, releasing several players as part of a restructuring strategy.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Franchises for board’s new Twenty20 league \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/franchises-for-board-s-new-twenty20-league-310819 \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|date=13 September 2007 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		Ahead of the 2026 IPL season, CSK made significant squad changes, releasing several players as part of a restructuring strategy.
	<ref>{{cite web \|title=Dhoni fetches $1.5 million in IPL bidding \|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/dhoni-fetches-1-5-million-in-ipl-bidding/articleshow/2799084.cms \|website=The Economic Times \|date=20 February 2008 \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web \|title=Indian Premier League 2007/08 Points Table & Standings \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2007-08-313494/points-table-standings \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>

	==Home Ground==		==Home Ground==
	CSK’s home venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which has a seating capacity of around 38,000 spectators. Known as “Fortress Chepauk” and “Lions’ Den,” it is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket stadiums in India.		CSK’s home venue is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which has a seating capacity of around 38,000 spectators. Known as “Fortress Chepauk” and “Lions’ Den,” it is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket stadiums in India.

	Due to certain circumstances, CSK has occasionally played home matches at alternate venues. In 2014, matches were held in Ranchi due to a dispute involving the Chepauk stadium. Similarly, in 2018, some games were shifted to Pune due to security concerns in Chennai."<ref>{{cite web \|title=M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai – Ground Profile \|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricket-grounds/ma-chidambaram-stadium-chepauk-chennai-58008 \|website=ESPNcricinfo \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=M.A. Chidambaram Stadium \|url=https://m.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/7607/indian-premier-league-2024/venues/11/ma-chidambaram-stadium \|website=Cricbuzz \|access-date=11 January 2026}}</ref>		Due to certain circumstances, CSK has occasionally played home matches at alternate venues. In 2014, matches were held in Ranchi due to a dispute involving the Chepauk stadium. Similarly, in 2018, some games were shifted to Pune due to security concerns in Chennai.

	==Team Overview==		==Team Overview==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]		* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
	* [[Mumbai Indians ~~(MI)~~]]		* [[Mumbai Indians]]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals ~~(RR)~~]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals]]
	* [[Royal Challengers ~~Bengaluru (RCB)~~]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]		* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers ~~Begaluru~~ (RCB)]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]

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	* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]		* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers ~~Bangalore~~ (RCB)]]		* [[Royal Challengers Begaluru (RCB)]]

	== References ==		== References ==