TEAM INTELLIGENCE PROFILE · IPL 2026● CSK
FRANCHISE · CHENNAI
CSK
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings, led by the legendary MS Dhoni, are synonymous with consistency and calm under pressure. Nicknamed the "Yellow Army", CSK have reached the IPL final a record nine times and won it five times, making them the joint-most successful team.
IPL TITLES5 · (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
ALL-TIME WIN %58.4%
CAPTAINRuturaj Gaikwad
COACHStephen Fleming
HOME GROUNDChennai
2026 FORM (L5)W L W W L
▶ TACTICAL PROFILE · STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
STRENGTHS
▸Dhoni finishing masterclass
▸Spin trio on flat Chennai pitches
▸Unmatched IPL experience
▸Playoff specialists
WEAKNESSES
▸Ageing squad
▸Slow run rate in powerplay
▸Struggles on fast bouncy pitches
▶ IPL TITLE WINS · 5 CHAMPIONSHIPS
2010CHAMPIONdef MI168/5 def 165/8 (22 runs)POT: Sachin Tendulkar
2011CHAMPIONdef RCB205/5 def 147/8 (58 runs)POT: Chris Gayle
2018CHAMPIONdef SRH181/1 def 178/6 (8 wkts)POT: Suresh Raina
2021CHAMPIONdef KKR192/3 def 165/9 (27 runs)POT: Harshal Patel
2023CHAMPIONdef GT214/4 def 171/4 (15 runs)POT: Devon Conway