Five titles and a rebuild in progress. Sanju Samson led their batting in his first CSK season with 477, Anshul Kamboj took 20 wickets, and now Liam Livingstone (₹6 crore, down from 13) and Jack Edwards arrive from Hyderabad. Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis went the other way.
Chennai Super Kings Trades for IPL 2027
How 2026 Went
Eighth. 6 wins and 8 defeats in the league, for 12 points.
The Calls for Retention Day
Our read, not team news. These are the questions the 2026 numbers and the trades leave open.
- Does Livingstone at ₹6 crore become the finisher the middle order lacked?
- Who leads the seam attack now Khaleel is gone? Kamboj, Overton or a December buy?
- How much does the squad turn over for a team that finished eighth?
Titles and Finals
Chennai Super Kings have won 5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023). They lost the final in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Chennai Super Kings's best players in IPL 2026?
Sanju Samson scored the most runs (477) and Anshul Kamboj took the most wickets (20).
When will Chennai Super Kings announce their IPL 2027 retentions?
By Tuesday 17 November 2026, the deadline for all ten teams.
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