CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
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INTRODUCTION
Chennai Super Kings is an Indian Premier League franchise cricket team based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was formed in 2008, and the team plays its home matches at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The team is owned by India Cements Limited through the Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited holding company. Led by M.S Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming.
Chennai Super Kings squad 2023
- MS Dhoni (Captain&WK)
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Ambati Rayudu
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Mitchell Santner
- K Bhagath Varma
- Moeen Ali
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Shivam Dube
- Deepak Chahar
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Mukesh Choudhary (Out)
- Akash Singh (IN)
- Prashant Solanki
- Simarjeet Singh
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Tushar Deshpande
- Ben Stokes
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Shaik Rasheed
- Nishant Sindhu
- Kyle Jamieson
- Ajay Mandal
From 2008 to now, CSK has been the most consistent team in the history of the IPL.
CSK has won four IPL titles under the captaincy of M.S. Dhoni in 14 IPL seasons, and CSK holds the record of playing 12 playoffs in the IPL. In 2023, CSK will become the first team to appear in its 10th IPL final on May 28.
Overview of CSK's T20 Record
| Year | Total | Wins | Losses | No result | Tied and won | Tied and lost | Win % | Position | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2009 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53.33 | 4th | 3rd Runners-up |
| 2010 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 | 1st | Champions |
| 2011 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 1st | Champions |
| 2012 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 52.63 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2013 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.11 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2014 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.50 | 3rd | 2nd Runners-up |
| 2015 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.80 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2016 | Team was suspended | ||||||||
| 2017 | Team was suspended | ||||||||
| 2018 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 1st | Champions |
| 2019 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 2020 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 | 7th | League Stage |
| 2021 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.75 | 1st | Champions |
| 2022 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | 9th | League Stage |
| Total | 196 | 117 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 59.69 | 4 Times Champion | |
RECORDS HELD BY CSK IN IPL
Lowest total defended in the IPL: CSK currently holds the IPL record for the lowest score defended. In a 2009 encounter against Kings XI Punjab in Durban, Chennai defended 116 for 9 against them. In their 20 overs of batting first, CSK struggled, with Parthiv Patel scoring 32 as their highest total. The next best score was 20 by Suresh Raina. However, CSK produced an outstanding bowling performance to win the match by 24 runs. As Punjab was restricted to 92 for 8, Muttiah Muralitharan, Thilan Thushara, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Suresh Raina each grabbed two wickets.
Most wickets in a season by an overseas bowler: In an IPL season, CSK's Dwayne Bravo holds the record for most wickets taken by an international bowler. During the 2013 season, the West Indian all-rounder accomplished the feat. In 18 games, he killed 32 opponents with an average of 15.53 and an 11.71 strike rate. No other foreign bowler in a season has claimed as many. For the RCB in 2021, Harshal Patel took 32 wickets.
Most matches as captain: M.S Dhoni holds the record of playing more than 200 matches in IPL as the caption for any one team. win percentage is around 58.96%.
Most win in the home ground: With 41 victories in 57 matches, Super Kings have turned their home venue into a fortress and something that is difficult for their opponents to breach.
Chennai Super Kings' biggest wins
Chennai Super Kings beat Punjab Kings by 97 runs while defending the target of 197 at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in 2015.
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS • 192/3(20 Overs)
Brendon McCullum66 (44)
Axar Patel1/35 (4)
MS Dhoni *41 (27)
Anureet Singh1/40 (4)
KINGS XI PUNJAB • 95/9(20 Overs)
Murali Vijay34 (32)
Ravindra Jadeja3/22 (4)
Wriddhiman Saha15 (23)
Ravichandran Ashwin2/14 (4)
Chennai Super Kings chased down the target of 208 against RCB in the last ball thriller and won by 5 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in 2012.
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE • 205/8(20 Overs)
Chris Gayle68 (35)
Doug Bollinger3/24 (3)
Virat Kohli57 (46)
Ravindra Jadeja2/18 (2)
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS • 208/5(20 Overs)
Faf du Plessis71 (46)
Muthiah Muralidaran3/21 (4)
MS Dhoni41 (24)
Zaheer Khan1/32 (4)
Why MI Vs CSK Rivalry in IPL is called EL CLASICO
El Clasico is the name given to football games between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F., two of Spain's most illustrious and ferocious rivals. It is one of the biggest games between the two clubs as fans, and experts wait for the whole year to see the two giants in action.
Now when it comes to the IPL, the Rivalry began between MUMBAI and CHENNAI when the two teams bought the two biggest names in Indian Cricket then- Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni respectively.
Here is the list of all the encounters between the two giants of this cash-rich league tournament –
| Date | Winner | Venue |
| 2023 2023 | CSK won by 6 wickets CSK won by 7 wickets | Chennai Mumbai |
| 2022 | MI won by five wickets | Mumbai |
| 2022 | CSK won by three wickets | Navi Mumbai |
| 2021 | CSK won by 20 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 2021 | MI won by four wickets | Delhi |
| 2020 | CSK won by five wickets | Dubai |
| 2020 | MI won by ten wickets | Sharjah |
| 2019 | MI won by 37 runs | Mumbai |
| 2019 | MI won by 46 runs | Chennai |
| 2019 | MI won by six wickets | Chennai |
| 2019 | MI won by one run | Hyderabad |
| 2018 | CSK won by one wicket | Mumbai |
| 2018 | MI won by eight wickets | Pune |
| 2015 | CSK won by six wickets | Mumbai |
| 2015 | MI won by six wickets | Chennai |
| 2015 | MI won by 25 runs | Mumbai |
| 2015 | MI won by 41 runs | Kolkata |
| 2014 | CSK won by seven wickets | Dubai |
| 2014 | CSK won by four wickets | Mumbai |
| 2014 | CSK won by seven wickets | Mumbai |
| 2013 | MI won by nine runs | Chennai |
| 2013 | MI won by 60 runs | Mumbai |
| 2013 | CSK won by 48 runs | Delhi |
| 2013 | MI won by 23 runs | Kolkata |
| 2012 | MI won by eight wickets | Chennai |
| 2012 | MI won by two wickets | Mumbai |
| 2012 | CSK won by 38 runs | Bangalore |
| 2012 CLT20 | CSK won by six runs | Johannesburg |
| 2011 | MI won by eight wickets | Mumbai |
| 2011 CLT20 | MI won by three wickets | Chennai |
| 2010 | MI won by five wickets | Mumbai |
| 2010 | CSK won by 24 runs | Chennai |
| 2010 | CSK won by 22 runs | Navi Mumbai |
| 2009 | MI won by 19 runs | Cape Town |
| 2009 | CSK won by seven wickets | Port Elizabeth |
| 2008 | CSK won by six wickets | Chennai |
| 2008 | MI won by nine wickets | Mumbai |
Analysis of the factors contributing to CSK's success
Experienced and Balanced Squad
By having an experienced and balanced squad, CSK maximizes its chances of success. The experienced players bring leadership, composure, and a wealth of knowledge to the team, while the balance in the squad ensures that they have the right set of skills for any given situation.
Integration of young talents with experienced players
CSK is known for nurturing and grooming young talents for the future under the captaincy of M S Dhoni. This approach involves providing opportunities for young talent and encouraging their growth and helping them gain valuable experience.
Consistency in selection and continuity in retention
CSK believes in consistency in selection and continuity in retention. They very rarely overextend themselves at the auction and never have excessive ambition. They have occasionally been active in auctions, but mainly in an effort to keep a current player.
The presence of Thala Dhoni the inspirational leader
Dhoni has been the face of CSK since the IPL's inaugural season in 2008. The one reason why CSK commands a huge fan following all over the world is the presence of the one and only MS Dhoni on the team. Apart from being a successful IPL player for CSK, Dhoni has been an inspirational captain for them. Dhoni has nurtured so many youngsters like Ashwin, Jadeja, Mohit Sharma, Shardul Thakur, and Deepak Chahar and has been successful in bringing out the best in his players.
IPL 2023 FINAL CSK VS ( GT/ LSG / MI) ?
In the league stage, CSK won 8 out of 14 games and finished in 2nd place.
Now that CSK has defeated GT in the first qualifier by 15 runs, CSK will go directly to Ahmedabad for the IPl 2023 Final and wait for the second finalist team.
Today, May 24, MI will face LSG in the eliminator, and whoever wins the game will face GT in the second eliminator. The winner will become the second finalist and meet CSK at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahemadabad, 28th May
