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A cricket team's success often hinges on the leadership qualities of its captain, who navigates the team through challenges, leverages strengths, and addresses weaknesses. In the high-stakes arena of Indian Premier League (IPL), where each match is a battleground of skill and strategy, the role of the captain becomes even more pivotal.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, has seen remarkable leadership over the years, guiding the team to numerous victories and accolades.
Let's drive into the legacy of CSK captains, tracing their journey and contributions to one of the most successful franchises in IPL.
Chennai Super Kings Captains List
Position | Player | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied/ No Result | Win Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | MS Dhoni | 2008-2023 | 235 | 142 | 90 | 1/2 | 60.42 |
2. | Suresh Raina | 2010-2019 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1/0 | 33.33 |
3. | Ravindra Jadeja | 2022-2022 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0/0 | 25 |
4. | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 2024-2025 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0/0 | 44.44% |
5. | MS Dhoni | 2025-Present | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0/0 | 33.33% |
FAQs : CSK Captain 2025
Q.1 Is Dhoni in IPL 2025?
Answer: For the game against Kolkata Knight Riders, there was an added buzz despite CSK's poor start to the 2025 season. M.S. Dhoni, the team's most successful captain and Chennai's adopted son, had returned to lead the side.
Q.2 Who replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2025?
Answer: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) picked Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad while Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) signed Smaran Ravichandran in place of the injured Adam Zampa for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Q3 What CSK eliminated from IPL 2025?
Answer: CSK's loss to Mumbai Indians on Sunday was its sixth of the season, leaving the side bottom of the points table with just four points from eight games.
Q.4 Why was CSK banned for 2 years?
Answer: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was suspended from the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years (2016-2017) due to the involvement of its owners in the 2013 IPL betting scandal.