IPL 2026: Full CSK Schedule, Squad & Key Matches | Chennai Super Kings 2026

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be playing their first match of the IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on March 30, 2026.

Generally, Chennai Super Kings play the opening match of the Indian Premier League, but the first game is RCB vs SRH in IPL 2026 on March 28, 2026. CSK will be playing their first on Day 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. BCCI have only announced the IPL 2026 Schedule for the first 20 matches as it will be revealed in phases due to state elections.

After a disappointing performance in the last edition, CSK will be looking to make a strong comeback with their new squad. CSK finished at the bottom of the IPL 2025 Points Table, but they have made lots of changes in the squad ahead of IPL 2026. Therefore, with the mix of experienced and young players, CSK will be looking to bounce back strongly.

CSK Full Schedule 2026 

CSK Aim for Fresh Start in IPL 2026

Ahead of the IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made some of the major changes to their squad. One of the biggest moves was the trade of Ravindra Jadeja & Sam Curran for Sanju Samson from the Rajasthan Royals. Overall, CSK looks quite strong as compared to the last season, and they will be looking for a strong comeback.

CSK will be playing its first match of the IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati then they will play their first home match against Punjab Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The RCB vs CSK match is on April 5, 2026, and the last match of the first phase is against the Delhi Capitals on April 11 in Chennai.

CSK Squad for IPL 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dube, Urvil Patel, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zak Foulkes

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