IPL 2025: CSK Schedule, Squad, Records, and Key Highlights

Quick Summary

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most consistent franchises in IPL history, have clinched five IPL titles under MS Dhoni’s leadership.
• The franchise has finished below fourth place onyl thrice since its inception in 2008 and has reached the knockouts in 12 out of 15 seasons.
• CSK is owned by India Cements, with N. Srinivasan serving as chairman. The team was acquired for Rs 360 crore (~US$91 million) in 2008.
• Key moments:

– Back-to-back IPL titles: 2010 and 2011.
– Suspended from IPL for two years (2016-17) due to a spot-fixing scandal involving a team official,Gurunath Meiyappan.
– Memorable comeback post-suspension with title wins in 2018, when critics labeled them “Dad’s Army,” and again clinching trophies in both 2021 and their fifth win in the most recent season (2023).
– Declined performance: Finished near bottom of standings during tough seasons like UAE-based IPL-2020; however, always rebounded strongly afterward.

Upcoming Matches Highlights – IPL Schedule for CSK (2025):

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