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Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Owners, Fixtures, Dates, Timings, Venue
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the first part of the schedule for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In this phase, 20 matches will be played in 10 cities – Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
Out of these 20 matches, four matches are for Chennai Super Kings. The team will play two of them at home, and all four matches will be played in the evening. The five-time champion team, which won the trophy in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023, will begin its campaign with a match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30.
Chennai went into the IPL auction last December with the second highest purse of Rs 43.40 crore. The franchise spent more than half of its budget on uncapped players, marking a clear shift from CSK’s long-standing strategy of focusing on experienced names. They signed Prashant Vir and Karthik Sharma for Rs 14.2 crore, and also added useful players like Akil Hussain and Matt Henry to strengthen the team.
The biggest headline for Chennai ahead of the new season was the signing of Sanju Samson. The franchise completed a trade deal with Rajasthan Royals that included Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. The move raised some doubts among fans about MS Dhoni’s role in the playing XI and whether he would be fully available for the entire season. However, CSK’s CEO has already confirmed that Dhoni will be with the team for the entire season.
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Vice-Captain (Reported): Sanju Samson
- Coach: Stephen Fleming
- Owner: Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited
- Home ground: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
- IPL titles: 5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
CSK’s IPL 2026 schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 3 | Mar 30 (Mon) | 7:30 PM | ACA Stadium | RR vs CSK |
| Match 7 | Apr 3 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium | CSK vs PBKS |
| Match 11 | Apr 5 (Sun) | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB vs CSK |
| Match 18 | Apr 11 (Sat) | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium | CSK vs DC |
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CSK’s full squad for IPL 2026
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Batter |
| MS Dhoni | WK-Batter |
| Sanju Samson | WK-Batter |
| Dewald Brevis | Batter |
| Ayush Mhatre | Batter |
| Kartik Sharma | WK-Batter |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Batter |
| Urvil Patel | WK-Batter |
| Anshul Kamboj | All-Rounder |
| Jamie Overton | All-Rounder |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | All-Rounder |
| Prashant Veer | All-Rounder |
| Matthew William Short | All-Rounder |
| Aman Khan | All-Rounder |
| Zak Foulkes | All-Rounder |
| Shivam Dube | All-Rounder |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Shreyas Gopal | Bowler |
| Gurjapneet Singh | Bowler |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler |
| Matt Henry | Bowler |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler |
Replacements & Squad Impact
- Nathan Ellis – The Australian fast bowler was ruled out of the Domestic One-Day Cup final due to an old hamstring injury. Australian left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been included in the squad in his place.
CSK’s 2026 Season At A Glance
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First match: March 30 vs RR in Guwahati was a highly anticipated opener.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the team, with MS Dhoni, Sanju samson, and Shivam Dube showing experience and firepower.
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CSK aims to claim its sixth IPL title, backed by powerful squad depth as well as batting all-rounders.
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Conclusion
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FAQs
Q1. When will CSK play their first IPL 2026 match?
CSK’s first match was played on 30 March 2026 at Guwahati (Barsapara Cricket Stadium).
Q2. Which venue is CSK’s home ground?
Their home ground is M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai.
Q3. Why is the CSK schedule important for fantasy players?
It helps predict player performance based on locations and conditions.
Q4. Do CSK have consecutive away matches?
Yes, they played consecutive matches in Chandigarh and Lucknow.
Q5. Which type of players benefit most at Chepauk?
Spinners and tactical batsmen generally perform well in Chepauk.
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