Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), known for its reliability and dedicated fan base. Established in 2008, CSK has consistently performed well in the league, winning several titles and making it to the playoffs frequently. Under the leadership of the charismatic MS Dhoni, CSK has developed a reputation for smart team selection and experienced players.
The team’s home ground, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium—often called “The Den”—is always packed with enthusiastic fans, creating an exciting atmosphere during matches. CSK’s yellow jersey has become a symbol of pride in the IPL.
Over the years, CSK has built a strong core group of players, including legends like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja.
CSK’s Performance Over the Years
| Year | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | League Position | Result | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3/8 | Runners-up | Suresh Raina (421) | Albie Morkel (17) |
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2/8 | Semi-finalists | Matthew Hayden (572) | Muttiah Muralitharan (14) |
| 2010 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3/8 | Champions | Suresh Raina (520) | Muttiah Muralitharan (15) |
| 2011 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1/10 | Champions | Michael Hussey (492) | Ravichandran Ashwin (20) |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4/9 | Runners-up | Suresh Raina (441) | Ben Hilfenhaus (14) |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2/9 | Runners-up | Michael Hussey (733) | Dwayne Bravo (32) |
| 2014 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3/8 | Playoffs | Dwayne Smith (566) | Mohit Sharma (23) |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1/8 | Runners-up | Brendon McCullum (436) | Dwayne Bravo (26) |
| 2018 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2/8 | Champions | Ambati Rayudu (602) | Shardul Thakur (16) |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 2/8 | Runners-up | MS Dhoni (416) | Imran Tahir (26) |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7/8 | League Stage | Faf du Plessis (449) | Sam Curran (13) |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2/8 | Champions | Ruturaj Gaikwad (635) | Shardul Thakur (21) |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 9/10 | League Stage | Ruturaj Gaikwad (368) | Dwayne Bravo (16) |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2/10 | Champions | Devon Conway (672) | Tushar Deshpande (21) |
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How Many Times CSK Lifted the IPL Trophy
CSK has won the IPL title a total of five times. They have also made it to the finals a record ten times and reached the playoffs in 12 out of 14 seasons, outperforming all other teams. Currently, Ruturaj Gaikwad is the captain of CSK, taking over from MS Dhoni, who stepped down before IPL 2024.
2010: First Title Victory
In 2010, CSK won their first IPL title under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. Dhoni would later lead the Indian national team to an ODI World Cup title the following year. Key players like Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina, and Doug Bollinger played essential roles in this success.
CSK finished the group stage with seven wins and seven losses, placing third. Their journey to the finals included a semi-final match against the Deccan Chargers, where Doug Bollinger’s remarkable performance, taking four wickets for just 13 runs, helped CSK secure a 38-run victory.
In the final, CSK faced the Mumbai Indians. Suresh Raina’s impressive 57 runs off 35 balls helped CSK set a total of 168/5, which they defended successfully. CSK won by 22 runs, claiming their first IPL title.
CSK 2010 Squad: MS Dhoni (c), Muttiah Muralitharan, Manpreet Gony, Shadab Jakati, Arun Karthik, Thisara Perera, L Balaji, Suresh Raina, Michael Hussey, Makhaya Ntini, Thilan Thushara, C Ganapathy, Murali Vijay, Sudeep Tyagi, R Ashwin, Justin Kemp, Hemang Badani, S Badrinath, Matthew Hayden, Albie Morkel, Jacob Oram, George Bailey, Parthiv Patel, Doug Bollinger.
2011: Back-to-Back Titles
The following year, CSK continued their success by winning their second consecutive title in 2011. Key performances from Dhoni, Michael Hussey, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Dwayne Bravo helped CSK secure crucial victories.
CSK finished the league stage in second place with nine wins and five losses. Their journey to the finals began with a win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1, winning by 43 runs.
CSK faced RCB again in the final, winning comfortably. Murali Vijay’s impressive 95 runs off 52 balls helped CSK achieve a total of 205/5, while RCB managed only 147 runs. CSK won their second IPL title.
CSK 2011 Squad: MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Albie Morkel, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, S Badrinath, Joginder Sharma, Sudeep Tyagi, Michael Hussey, Dwayne Bravo, Doug Bollinger, Scott Styris, Ben Hilfenhaus, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suraj Randiv, George Bailey, Francois Du Plessis.
2018: Third Title After a Ban
After a two-year ban, CSK returned to the IPL and quickly won their third title. Ambati Rayudu and Shane Watson were key players in the batting lineup.
CSK finished second in the group stage with 18 points. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1 by two wickets and faced them again in the finals, winning comfortably. Shane Watson scored an impressive 117 runs off 57 balls, helping CSK chase down 179 runs in just 18.3 overs. This marked MS Dhoni’s third time lifting the trophy.
CSK 2018 Squad: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Faf Du Plessis, Mark Wood, Sam Billings, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Lungisani Ngidi, Asif K M, N Jagadeesan, Kanishk Seth, Monu Singh, Dhruv Shorey, Kshitiz Sharma, Chaitanya Bishnoi.
2021: Fourth Title
CSK captured their fourth IPL title in 2021 under MS Dhoni’s leadership, bouncing back from a disappointing previous season.
They finished the group stage in second place and defeated the Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 1 by four wickets, thanks to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s excellent 70 runs. In the final, CSK outperformed Kolkata Knight Riders, winning by 27 runs and claiming their fourth title.
Gaikwad ended the season as the top run-scorer with 635 runs, while Faf du Plessis followed closely with 597 runs.
CSK 2021 Squad: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, N Jagadeesan, Josh Hazlewood, Kedar Jadhav, Ramesh Kumar, Dwaine Pretorius, Maheesh Theekshana, and Mitchell Santner.
2023: Fifth Title
CSK secured their fifth title in 2023, becoming the most successful team in IPL history. Their experience and consistent performances led to their remarkable victory.
CSK finished second in the group stage with 17 points. They won the Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans, setting up a final showdown against them again. Batting first, CSK scored 171 runs, with Devon Conway leading the charge with 72 runs. In reply, the Titans fell short, and CSK won by five wickets, bringing home their fifth title.
CSK 2023 Squad: MS Dhoni (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, and Akash Singh.
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