CSK IPL 2025 Players List: Full Squad, Roles, and Match Schedule with Dates
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), fondly called the “Yellow Army,” are gearing up for IPL 2025 with a squad that blends experience and firepower. Led by the calm and composed Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK retained their core while adding exciting talents in the mega auction held on November 24-25, 2024, in Jeddah. With MS Dhoni still in the mix and Ravichandran Ashwin back in yellow, this season promises thrilling cricket. Here’s everything you need to know about CSK’s IPL 2025 squad—players, roles, and their full match schedule with dates and venues!
CSK IPL 2025 Squad Breakdown
Here’s the complete CSK roster, split into key roles:
Batsmen
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain): The stylish opener and leader of the pack.
- Devon Conway: The Kiwi star known for his consistency.
- Rahul Tripathi: A versatile middle-order batter.
- Shaik Rasheed: Young gun ready to shine.
- Andre Siddarth: An uncapped talent with big potential.
Bowlers
- Ravichandran Ashwin: The spin wizard returns to CSK after a decade.
- Noor Ahmad: Afghanistan’s wrist-spinning sensation (CSK’s priciest buy at ₹10 crore).
- Matheesha Pathirana: The slingy pacer with deadly yorkers.
- Khaleel Ahmed: Left-arm pace to trouble batsmen.
- Mukesh Choudhary: Indian pacer with swing and pace.
- Gurjapneet Singh: Emerging fast bowler to watch.
All-Rounders
- Ravindra Jadeja: The ultimate utility man—spin, bat, and fielding brilliance.
- Shivam Dube: Power-hitting and handy medium pace.
- Sam Curran: England’s dynamic all-rounder.
- Vijay Shankar: Reliable Indian all-rounder.
- Jamie Overton: Overseas pace-bowling all-rounder.
Wicket-Keepers
- MS Dhoni: The legend continues as an uncapped retention—still a game-changer behind the stumps.
Why CSK Fans Should Be Excited
With Ruturaj Gaikwad steering the ship and MS Dhoni’s presence, CSK has a perfect mix of youth and experience. Ashwin’s return strengthens their spin attack, while Pathirana and Noor Ahmad add variety to the bowling. The batting lineup, featuring Conway and Dube’s firepower, looks set to dominate. Could this be the year CSK lifts their sixth IPL trophy?
CSK IPL 2025 Match Schedule with Dates and Venues
Here’s when and where you can catch CSK in action during the league stage (based on the IPL 2025 schedule announced on February 16, 2025):
- CSK vs MI
- Date: March 23, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: A blockbuster South Indian derby to kick off CSK’s campaign!
- CSK vs RCB
- Date: March 28, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: Gaikwad vs. Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy battle!
- CSK vs RR
- Date: March 30, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Why Watch: A clash against the defending champs!
- CSK vs DC
- Date: April 5, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: The iconic CSK-MI rivalry heats up!
- CSK vs PBKS
- Date: April 8, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Why Watch: Ashwin vs. Rashid Khan spin duel!
- CSK vs KKR
- Date: April 11, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: Samson’s Royals face CSK at Chepauk!
- CSK vs LSG
- Date: April 14, 2025
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Why Watch: Dhoni vs. his former protégé Pant!
- CSK vs MI
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Why Watch: A test against Cummins’ fiery SRH!
- CSK vs SRH
- Date: April 25, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: Pant’s LSG takes on the Yellow Army!
- CSK vs PBKS
- Date: April 30, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: A rematch with Punjab Kings at home!
- CSK vs RCB
- Date: May 3, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Why Watch: Revenge time against KKR!
- CSK vs KKR
- Date: May 7, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Why Watch: Kohli vs. Dhoni—need we say more?
- CSK vs RR
- Date: May 12, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Why Watch: Another chapter in the CSK-MI saga!
- CSK vs GT
- Date: May 22, 2025
- Time : 7:30 PM
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Why Watch: A must-win clash in the final league stage!
Note: Dates and venues are based on the IPL 2025 schedule format (Group A: CSK, KKR, PBKS, RR, RCB; Group B: SRH, DC, GT, MI, LSG) with each team playing 14 matches.
Final Thoughts
CSK’s IPL 2025 journey starts at home against RCB on March 23, and with a balanced squad, they’re ready to roar. Will Dhoni lift the trophy one more time? Who’s your favorite CSK player this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s cheer for the Yellow Army together!
