The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are without a doubt the most successful team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Men in Yellow have successfully lifted the IPL title on three occasions (2010, 2011, 2018) apart from winning the Champions League T20 twice (2010, 2014). Skipper MS Dhoni remains the face of CSK, with Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, and Dwayne Bravo being the other important players of King of IPL.
CSK- Chennai Super Kings History
IPL’s concept was relatively new for everyone. Even the concept of T20 cricket hadn’t sunk in with the audience. The first auctions were held in January 2008. For 1.5 million dollars, MS Dhoni became the most expensive player in the auction. Along with the Indian core, CSK acquired experienced foreign players such as Matthew Hayden, Mike Hussey, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Stephen Fleming.
CSK’s first game was against Kings XI Punjab on April 19, 2008. The Super Kings (CSK) scored 240/5 in 20 overs to win by 33 runs. The team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni reached the finals but were 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 had a mediocre start to the 2010 season, winning only two of seven games. Murali Vijay and Suresh Raina’s outstanding contributions helped them win the next four games in a row. They defeated the Deccan Chargers in the semifinals thanks to an inspired spell of 4 for 13 in four overs from Doug Bollinger. CSK also won the finals against the Mumbai Indians by 22 runs.
CSK-Victory in 2011
For the 2011 season, the Chennai franchise retained MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, and Albie Morkel while auctioning off Mike Hussey, R Ashwin, Doug Bollinger, and Subramaniam Badrinath. CSK defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets in the qualifying final. However, Bangalore qualified for the finals again because the top two teams get two chances to qualify. But it was CSK who took the cake once more.
CSK’s Strong Comeback in 2018
CSK, led by MS Dhoni, made a comeback in 2018, keeping the core of the team. The Super Kings finished the league stage in second place, trailing the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Sunrisers in both the qualifier and final, winning the trophy for the third time.
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
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:
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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)
The Chennai Super Kings have been one of the most consistent teams in IPL history, having reached nine finals and winning three titles. CSK had come back strong after a two-year ban to win the IPL 2018.
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