Without a question, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are the most successful team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Apart from winning the Champions League T20 twice, the Men in Yellow have won the IPL three times (2010, 2011, 2018). (2010, 2014). CSK’s skipper MS Dhoni remains the team’s face, with Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dwayne Bravo among the team’s other key players.
CSK- Chennai Super Kings History
Everyone was unfamiliar with the concept of IPL. The spectators had yet to grasp the notion of T20 cricket. In January 2008, the first auctions were held. MS Dhoni became the auction’s most expensive player for 1.5 million dollars. CSK added experienced foreign players including as Matthew Hayden, Mike Hussey, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Stephen Fleming to their Indian core.
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On April 19, 2008, CSK played their maiden game against Kings XI Punjab. The Super Kings (CSK) won by 33 runs after scoring 240/5 in 20 overs. The team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni advanced to the finals before being defeated by Shane Warne’s Rajasthan Royals.
CSK Past Team Records
| Year | League standing | Final standing |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3rd out of 8 | Runners-up |
| 2009 | 2nd out of 8 | Semi-finalists |
| 2010 | 3rd out of 8 | Champions |
| 2011 | 2nd out of 10 | Champions |
| 2012 | 4th out of 9 | Runners-up |
| 2013 | 1st out of 9 | Runners-up |
| 2014 | 3rd out of 8 | Playoffs |
| 2015 | 1st out of 8 | Runners-up |
| 2016 | Suspended | |
| 2017 | Suspended | |
| 2018 | 2nd out of 8 | Champions |
| 2019 | 2nd out of 8 | Runners-up |
| 2020 | 7th out of 8 | League stage |
| 2021 | 2nd out of 8 | Champions |
| 2022 | 9th out of 10 | League Stage |
Champions League T20
| Year | League standing | Final standing |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Cancelled (Q) | |
| 2009 | DNQ | |
| 2010 | 1st out of 10 | Champions |
| 2011 | 5th out of 10 | Group Stage |
| 2012 | 5th out of 10 | Group Stage |
| 2013 | 4th out of 10 | Semi-finalists |
| 2014 | 1st out of 10 | Champions |
CSK’s First IPL Victory
CSK started the 2010 season poorly, winning only two of seven games. Murali Vijay and Suresh Raina’s strong contributions helped them win four consecutive games. Doug Bollinger’s stunning spell of 4 for 13 in four overs helped them upset the Deccan Chargers in the playoffs. CSK also won the finals by 22 runs over the Mumbai Indians.
CSK-Victory in 2011
The Chennai franchise retained MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, and Albie Morkel for the 2011 season despite auctioning off Mike Hussey, R Ashwin, Doug Bollinger, and Subramaniam Badrinath. In the qualifying final, CSK defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets. However, because the top two teams receive two chances to qualify, Bangalore qualified for the finals again. Yet it was CSK who grabbed the cake yet again.
CSK’s Strong Comeback in 2018
CSK made a comeback in 2018, headed by MS Dhoni, while retaining the base of the team. The Super Kings finished second in the league stage, trailing the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the title for the third time after defeating Sunrisers in both the qualifying and final.
IPL summary of results
| Year | Played | Wins | Losses | Tied | NR | Win % | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 | 2/8 |
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 53.33 | 4/8 |
| 2010 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 59.38 | 1/8 |
| 2011 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 1/10 |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 52.63 | 2/9 |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | 2/9 |
| 2014 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | 3/8 |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 | 2/8 |
| 2016 | Suspended | ||||||
| 2017 | Suspended | ||||||
| 2018 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 1/8 |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 58.82 | 2/8 |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 42.85% | 7/8 |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 68.75% | 1/8 |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 28.57% | 9/10 |
| Total | 210 | 121 | 86 | 1 | 2 | 57.86% | |
Source: Wikipedia
Current squad
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Ajinkya Rahane – ₹ 50 lakh
Ben Stokes – ₹ 16.25 crore
Shaik Rasheed – ₹ 20 lakh
Nishant Sindhu – ₹ 60 lakh
Kyle Jamieson – ₹ 1 crore
Bhagath Varma – ₹ 20 lakh
Purse left: ₹ 1.50 crore.
Chennai Super Kings squad:
Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Devon Conway
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ben Stokes, Nishant Sindhu, Bhagath Varma
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Kyle Jamieson
CSK Released Players: Adam Milne, C.Hari Nishaanth, Chris Jordan, Dwayne Bravo, K.Bhagath Varma, K.M Asif, N. Jagadeesan, Robin Uthappa
Chennai Super Kings Awards and Achievements:
Fair Play Award 2008
Winner IPL 2010 (King of IPL)
Fair Play Award 2010
Winner Champions League T20 2010
Winner IPL 2011 (King of IPL)
Fair Play Award 2011, 2013, 2014
Winner Champions League T20 2014
Fair Play Award 2015
Winner IPL 2018 (King of IPL)
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