Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a professional cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team is based in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, and was founded in 2008.
The team is captained by the former Indian national cricket team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and coached by Stephen Fleming, a former New Zealand national cricket team captain.
The team is known for its consistent performances in the IPL, having won the tournament three times, in 2010, 2011, and 2018, 2021, and having finished as runners-up five times, in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2019.
The team’s home ground is the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which has a seating capacity of around 38,000 spectators.
Chennai Super Kings has a talented squad of players for the IPL. Here are some of the key players on the team:
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni – The captain of the team and one of the greatest Indian cricketers of all time. He is a wicket-keeper batsman known for his aggressive batting and sharp captaincy.
- Suresh Raina – A left-handed batsman who is the highest run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He is also a part-time off-spinner.
- Ravindra Jadeja – A left-handed all-rounder who is known for his accurate left-arm spin bowling and aggressive batting.
- Faf du Plessis – A right-handed batsman from South Africa who has been a consistent performer for Chennai Super Kings. He is also a brilliant fielder.
- Sam Curran – An all-rounder from England who can bowl left-arm fast-medium and bat aggressively.
- Ambati Rayudu – A right-handed batsman who has played for the Indian national cricket team. He is known for his aggressive batting and is also a part-time wicket-keeper.
- Dwayne Bravo – A West Indian all-rounder who is known for his aggressive batting and accurate medium-fast bowling.
- Imran Tahir – A leg-spinner from South Africa who is the leading wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
- Deepak Chahar – A right-arm medium-fast bowler who is known for his swing bowling and is a regular member of the Indian national cricket team.
- Shardul Thakur – A right-arm medium-fast bowler who has been a consistent performer for Chennai Super Kings. He is also a handy lower-order batsman.
- Lungi Ngidi – A fast bowler from South Africa who has the ability to bowl consistently above 140 km/h and take wickets at crucial moments.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – A young right-handed batsman who made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 IPL season and impressed with his aggressive batting.
- Krishnappa Gowtham – An all-rounder who was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction. He is known for his off-spin bowling and aggressive batting.
- Moeen Ali – An all-rounder from England who can bowl off-spin and bat aggressively. He was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction.
- Robin Uthappa – A right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper who was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction. He has played for the Indian national cricket team in the past.
- Josh Hazlewood – A fast bowler from Australia who was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction. He is known for his accurate bowling and ability to generate extra bounce.
- Cheteshwar Pujara – A right-handed batsman who is a regular member of the Indian national cricket team. He was acquired by Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL auction and is known for his solid batting technique.
- Mitchell Santner – An all-rounder from New Zealand who can bowl left-arm orthodox spin and bat aggressively. He has been a regular member of the Chennai Super Kings team in the past.
- KM Asif – A right-arm medium-fast bowler who has been a part of the Chennai Super Kings squad since 2018. He is known for his ability to bowl yorkers at the death.
- Narayan Jagadeesan – A wicket-keeper batsman who made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 IPL season. He is known for his aggressive batting and ability to score quick runs.
- R Sai Kishore – A left-arm orthodox spinner who made his debut for Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 IPL season. He is known for his accuracy and ability to bowl in the powerplay.
Winning Record by Stadium or Players : Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has a strong winning record in the IPL, both at specific stadiums and with individual players. Here are some notable examples:
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai Super Kings’ home ground, also known as Chepauk, has been a fortress for the team. They have won 48 out of 73 matches played at the stadium, giving them a win percentage of 65.75%.
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni – The captain of Chennai Super Kings has been instrumental in the team’s success. He has led the team to three IPL titles and is known for his calm demeanor and sharp captaincy skills. Dhoni has also been successful at Chennai Super Kings’ home ground, scoring over 1,200 runs at an average of 39.39 and a strike rate of 141.31.
- Suresh Raina – A left-handed batsman who is the highest run-scorer for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He has scored over 5,000 runs for the team, including a century and 38 half-centuries. Raina has been particularly successful at Chennai Super Kings’ home ground, scoring over 1,600 runs at an average of 37.20 and a strike rate of 139.58.
- Ravindra Jadeja – An all-rounder who has been a consistent performer for Chennai Super Kings. He has taken 120 wickets and scored over 2,000 runs for the team.
- Faf du Plessis – A right-handed batsman from South Africa who has been a consistent performer for Chennai Super Kings. He has scored over 2,000 runs for the team, including 16 half-centuries.
- Imran Tahir – A leg-spinner from South Africa who is the leading wicket-taker for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He has taken 32 wickets in 26 matches for the team.
- Shane Watson – An Australian all-rounder who played for Chennai Super Kings from 2018 to 2020. He was instrumental in the team’s success in the 2018 season, scoring over 500 runs and taking 6 wickets.
- Dwayne Bravo – A West Indian all-rounder who has been a key player for Chennai Super Kings. He has taken 153 wickets and scored over 1,400 runs for the team, and is known for his ability to perform in pressure situations.
- Michael Hussey – An Australian left-handed batsman who played for Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2013 and in 2015. He was instrumental in the team’s success in the early years of the IPL, scoring over 1,700 runs for the team.
These are just a few examples of the players and stadiums that have contributed to Chennai Super Kings’ success in the IPL. The team has a strong record overall and will be looking to add to their trophy cabinet in the upcoming season.
Match Schedule by Year Win/ loss : Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Here is the match schedule and win/loss record for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL over the past few years:
2020 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a disappointing season in 2020, finishing in 7th place with 6 wins and 8 losses.
2019 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a strong season in 2019, finishing in 2nd place with 9 wins and 5 losses. They made it to the final but lost to the Mumbai Indians.
2018 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a successful season in 2018, finishing in 2nd place with 9 wins and 5 losses. They went on to win the final, defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad to claim their third IPL title.
2015-2017 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings was banned from the IPL for two years, from 2016 to 2017, due to a spot-fixing scandal. They returned to the league in 2018.
2014 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a successful season in 2014, finishing in 3rd place with 9 wins and 5 losses. They made it to the playoffs but were knocked out by the Kings XI Punjab.
2013 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a successful season in 2013, finishing in 2nd place with 11 wins and 4 losses. They made it to the final but lost to the Mumbai Indians.
2012 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a successful season in 2012, finishing in 4th place with 8 wins and 7 losses. They made it to the playoffs but were knocked out by the Kolkata Knight Riders.
2011 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings had a successful season in 2011, finishing in 2nd place with 9 wins and 7 losses. They made it to the final and defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore to claim their first IPL title.
2010 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings played 14 matches, winning 9 and losing 5. They finished in 2nd place and qualified for the playoffs, where they were beaten by the Mumbai Indians.
2009 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings played 14 matches, winning 8 and losing 6. They finished in 4th place and qualified for the semifinals, where they lost to the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2008 IPL:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played 14 matches, winning 8 and losing 6. They finished in 3rd place and qualified for the semifinals, where they were beaten by the Kings XI Punjab.
Overall, Chennai Super Kings has a strong record in the IPL, having won the tournament three times and finishing as runners-up four times. With their experienced squad and talented players, they will be looking to add to their success in the upcoming season.
2008 IPL: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Here are the match details for Chennai Super Kings in the 2008 IPL:
Match 1: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab – Chennai Super Kings won by 33 runs Man of the match: Suresh Raina
In the opening match of the 2008 IPL, Chennai Super Kings faced Kings XI Punjab on April 19, 2008, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 240 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs, with Suresh Raina scoring 32-ball 55 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni scoring a quickfire 30-ball 43. In reply, Kings XI Punjab managed to score only 207 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs, with Kumar Sangakkara top-scoring with an unbeaten 54. Chennai Super Kings won the match by 33 runs, with Suresh Raina being named as the man of the match for his brilliant innings.
Match 2: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Chennai Super Kings won by 13 runs Man of the match: MS Dhoni
In their second match of the tournament, Chennai Super Kings faced Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 26, 2008, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 178 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their 20 overs, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni scoring an unbeaten 37-ball 65. In reply, Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to score only 165 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs, with Jacques Kallis top-scoring with 54 runs. Chennai Super Kings won the match by 13 runs, with MS Dhoni being named as the man of the match for his match-winning innings.
Match 3: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets Man of the match: Sanath Jayasuriya
In their third match of the tournament, Chennai Super Kings faced Mumbai Indians on April 23, 2008, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 156 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs, with Parthiv Patel top-scoring with 38 runs. In reply, Mumbai Indians chased down the target in 18.2 overs, with Sanath Jayasuriya scoring 114 runs off just 48 balls. Mumbai Indians won the match by 6 wickets, with Sanath Jayasuriya being named as the man of the match for his outstanding innings.
Match 4: Chennai Super Kings vs Deccan Chargers – Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets Man of the match: MS Dhoni
In their fourth match of the tournament, Chennai Super Kings faced Deccan Chargers on April 26, 2008, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Deccan Chargers won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 165 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs, with Adam Gilchrist top-scoring with 54 runs. In reply, Chennai Super Kings chased down the target in 18 overs, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni scoring an unbeaten 35-ball 43. Chennai Super Kings won the match by 6 wickets, with MS Dhoni being named as the man of the match for his match-winning innings.
Match 5: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets Man of the match: Salman Butt
Match 6: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets Man of the match: Suresh Raina
Match 7: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils – Delhi Daredevils won by 8 wickets Man of the match: Virender Sehwag
Match 8: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab – Kings XI Punjab won by 1 run Man of the match: S Sreesanth
Match 9: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 14 runs Man of the match: Mark Boucher
Match 10: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians – Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets Man of the match: Sanath Jayasuriya
Match 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Deccan Chargers – Deccan Chargers won by 7 wickets Man of the match: Rohit Sharma
Match 12: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Chennai Super Kings won by 3 runs Man of the match: MS Dhoni
Match 13: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals – Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets Man of the match: Yusuf Pathan
Match 14: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils – Chennai Super Kings won by 4 wickets Man of the match: Albie Morkel
Chennai Super Kings won 8 matches and lost 6 in the league stage, finishing in third place. However, they were beaten by the Kings XI Punjab in the semifinals and were knocked out of the tournament.
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