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CSK’s Strongest Playing XI for IPL 2025: Key Signings And Strategy
CSK’s playing XI for IPL 2025 looks strong with key signings like Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra, plus returning stars MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, and Devon Conway.
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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are preparing for IPL 2025 with the strongest team of this season. After missing the playoffs in IPL 2024, they made some brilliant moves in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Chennai team stuck to their usual strategy of bringing back old players and adding some new faces. This plan might help them do well in IPL 2025.
Key Signings for IPL 2025
CSK brought back some key players. Let’s look at their important signings:
| Player Name | Role | Auction Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| R Ashwin | Spinner | Bought Back |
| Mukesh Choudhary | Fast Bowler | Bought Back |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder | Bought Back |
| Devon Conway | Opener | 6.25 Crores |
| Rachin Ravindra | All-rounder | 4 Crores |
| Rahul Tripathi | Middle-order Batsman | New Signing |
| Noor Ahmad | Spinner | New Signing |
| Nathan Ellis | Fast Bowler (Death Overs) | 2 Crores |
| Deepak Hooda | All-rounder (Middle-order) | 1.7 Crores |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Fast Bowler (Left-arm) | 4.8 Crores |
Returning Players
Chennai brought back key players like Sam Curran and Devon Conway. Conway, who helped CSK win IPL 2023, was bought for INR 6.25 crores. They also got Rachin Ravindra back for INR 4 crores using the RTM card.
New Additions to the CSK Squad
Rahul Tripathi, who did well at No. 3 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, is now a part of CSK. Afghanistan’s spinner Noor Ahmad, who played for Gujarat Titans, also joins the team. Nathan Ellis, known for bowling in death overs, was bought for INR 2 crores.
CSK also added Deepak Hooda, who can bat in the middle order and bowl off-spin, for INR 1.7 crores. They made their bowling attack even stronger by signing Khaleel Ahmed, a left-arm fast bowler, for INR 4.8 crores.
CSK’s Best Playing XI
Chennai team now has many options for their playing XI. They can use the Impact Player Rule to add an extra spinner like Noor Ahmad on spin-friendly pitches or bring in a fast bowler on pace-friendly tracks.
Here’s the best playing XI of CSK for IPL 2025:
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) | Opener |
| Devon Conway | Opener |
| Rahul Tripathi | Middle-order Batsman |
| Deepak Hooda | Middle-order Batsman |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| MS Dhoni (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Ravi Ashwin | Spinner |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Fast Bowler |
| Impact Player: Noor Ahmad (Spinner) |
Summary
Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2025 looks very strong. They have filled the team with experienced players and new talents, and with MS Dhoni as the wicketkeeper and Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain, CSK fans have a lot to look forward to. CSK’s smart signings and the return of key players make them a team to watch in IPL 2025.
Also Read: Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 Squad: Full Updated List Of Retained, Released And Bought Players
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