Ayush Mhatre And? 3 Players Who Can Lead CSK To Title Win In IPL 2026

Anurag Dasgupta

CSK players who can help them win IPL title [Source: AP Photo] CSK players who can help them win IPL title [Source: AP Photo]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been a disaster for the Chennai Super Kings. The tea, has lacked the cutting edge and crashed out of the tournament as they languish at the bottom of the table. Injuries and poor form has led to a massive downfall as CSK look to revive themselves.

However, the franchise played a punt and signed 3 superstars this season who could change their fortunes in the next IPL season. Here are the 3 players who can take CSK to their 6th IPL title.

1) Ayush Mhatre

Perhaps CSK's best signing this season, keeping in mind the future. Ayush Mhatre has been a breath of fresh air for the franchise as he came in as a replacement for injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. There were doubts on his signing, but he has been outstanding in a dismal campaign for CSK.

Criterion
Data
Matches6
Runs206
Strike rate187.27
50s1

(Mhatre stats in IPL 2025)

As the stats say, in just 6 matches he has revolutionised the CSK batting and has become their mainstay. Next season, Ruturaj Gaikwad will be back and alongside him, he can be the one to take CSK team forward.

2) Dewald Brevis

A bizarre injury to Gurjapneet Singh led to the arrival of Dewald Brevis in the CSK camp as a replacement player and straightaway he showed his quality. In the middle order, CSK needed an enforcer, someone who can play with aggression and Brevis has done right that.

Criterion
Data
Matches5
Runs168
Strike rate166.34
50s1

(Brevis stats in IPL 2025)

Brevis instantly showed his mettle for CSK and the former MI batter became an undisputed starter. Still just 22 years, the signing of Brevis is a long-term prospect and he could become a batting mainstay for years to come and could be the one to lead CSK to a title.

3) Noor Ahmad

When CSK splashed out 10 crores for the Afghan spinner, eyebrows were raised, but this season, he has silenced his doubters and has been CSK's best bowler, picking up 20 wickets and winning several matches single-handedly.

Criterion
Data
Matches13
Dismissals20
Economy
8.02
4w hauls2

(Noor Ahmad stats in IPL 2025)

20 wickets in 13 matches, Noor Ahmad has been a spectacular signing and just like Brevis and Mhatre, he is young and could be a long-term spin replacement of Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin. This season has given him loads of confidence and he could be a game-changer for them next season.