Chennai Super Kings went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a purse of INR 43.4 crore and nine available spots after a difficult IPL 2025 campaign, which saw them finish last for the first time. Injuries disrupted their season, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined due to a hand injury, while senior players such as Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, and Deepak Hooda struggled for consistency.
At the auction, CSK reinforced their squad by signing Akeal Hosein for ₹2 crore and making eye-catching moves for uncapped players Prashanth Veer and Kartik Sharma, paying ₹14.20 crore each. They also picked up Matthew Short for ₹1.5 crore, Aman Khan for ₹40 lakh, Sarfaraz Khan and Zak Foulkes for ₹75 lakh apiece, and Matt Henry for ₹2 crore. Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar was added for ₹5.20 crore to strengthen the bowling unit.
With a solid core that includes Dewald Brevis, trade-in Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals, Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, Mukesh Choudhary, and MS Dhoni, CSK will be aiming to bounce back strongly and challenge for a sixth IPL title in 2026.
ALSO READ Punjab Kings Opt for Minimal Changes at IPL 2026 Mini-Auction, PBKS Full Squad for IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings Full Squad for IPL 2026
| Player | Country | Role | Price (INR) |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | Batter | 2.20 crore |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | Batter | 18 crore |
| MS Dhoni | India | Wicketkeeper | 4 crore |
| Sanju Samson (Trade In) | India | Wicketkeeper | 18 crore |
| Urvil Patel | India | Wicketkeeper | 30 lakh |
| Shivam Dube | India | All Rounder | 12 crore |
| Jamie Overton | England | All Rounder | 1.50 crore |
| Ramakrishna Ghosh | India | All Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Ayush Mhatre | India | All Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler | 10 crore |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Khaleel Ahmed | India | Bowler | 4.80 crore |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | Bowler | 3.40 crore |
| Mukesh Choudhary | India | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Gurjapneet Singh | India | Bowler | 2.20 crore |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Prashant Veer | India | All Rounder | 14.20 crore |
| Kartik Sharma | India | Wicketkeeper | 14.20 crore |
| Matthew Short | Australia | All Rounder | 1.50 crore |
| Aman Khan | India | All Rounder | 40 lakh |
| Sarfaraz Khan | India | Batter | 75 lakh |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Rahul Chahar | India | Bowler | 5.20 crore |
| Zak Foulkes | New Zealand | All Rounder | 75 lakh |
CSK Squad Strength and Purse Remaining for IPL 2026
| Squad Strength | Purse Remaining (INR) |
| Indian (17/25) Overseas (8/8) | 2.40 crore |
ALSO READ Lucknow Super Giants strengthens roster with key bowlers in auction, LSG Full Squad for IPL 2026
