The 2026 IPL CSK team players list is discussed to this day, after the IPL 2026 mini auction moves of the franchise. They had a strong purse overall, but now – they are future-ready with their new and old talent. The final list is revealed below, which shows the squad more balanced than ever. They have very much attracted attention in various cricket exchange sites such as the 12BET Exchange!
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2026 IPL CSK Team Players List After Mini Auction
Players Signed at IPL 2026 Mini Auction
Added onto the CSK team players list for 2026 are some small and big names. The franchise aimed for an aggressive and calculated strategy during the bidding in Abu Dhabi. Below are:
- Akeal Hosein (West Indies) – Base Price: Rs 2 crore, Sold for: Rs 2 crore
- Prashant Veer (Uncapped) – Base Price: Rs 30 lakh, Sold for: Rs 14.2 crore
- Kartik Sharma (Uncapped) – Base Price: Rs 30 lakh, Sold for: Rs 14.2 crore
- Matthew Short (Australia) – Base Price: Rs 1.5 crore, Sold for: Rs 1.5 crore
- Aman Khan (Uncapped) – Base Price: Rs 30 lakh, Sold for: Rs 40 lakh
- Sarfaraz Khan (India) – Base Price: Rs 75 lakh, Sold for: Rs 75 lakh
- Matt Henry (New Zealand) – Base Price: Rs 2 crore, Sold for: Rs 2 crore
- Rahul Chahar (India) – Base Price: Rs 1 crore, Sold for: Rs 5.2 crore
- Zak Foulkes (New Zealand) – Base Price: Rs 75 lakh, Sold for: Rs 75 lakh
Such additionals to the team has made Chennai Super Kings stronger. Especially in the batting, spin, and pace areas!
Retained Players in Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026
Core Squad Retained by CSK
Below, you’ll find how Chennai Super Kings kept their strong core. This has formed the foundation of the team players list for CSK:
MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson (traded in from Rajasthan Royals), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, and Anshul Kamboj form the retained core of the Chennai Super Kings squad for next year’s IPL.
SEE ALSO: CSK Retained Players 2026: Full List for IPL 2026
CSK Full Squad for IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings combines the retained stars with their recent auction signings, finalizing the squad list:
MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes.
Such a squad makes CSK quite popular among cricket exchange players on 12BET Exchange!
Final Thoughts on CSK’s 2026 Squad Build
In the end, the 2026 IPL CSK team players list shows much on their preparation for transitions. Particularly for maintaining their competitive spirit. MS Dhoni continues to provide his leadership, and Ruturah Gaikwad as captain shall help. Especially that the squad’s heavily invested on some young Indian talent.
