Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has released its schedule for IPL 2026. The five-time champion team will play its first match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Sports News: Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals. This match is also considered special because recently the most talked about trade deal in IPL history took place between the two teams, in which Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja were swapped.

CSK’s first match: against RR in Guwahati

CSK’s first match will be held on March 30 at 7:30 PM in Guwahati. In this match, Dhoni and Gaikwad will try to perform well for their team. This match is also exciting for the fans because the effects of recent trade deals will be seen in it. Chennai Super Kings’ first home match will be against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 3 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. In this match, the team’s strategy and the role of playing XI under the leadership of MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be important.

CSK’s first 4 matches in IPL 2026

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  • RR vs CSK – March 30, 7:30 PM – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
  
  
  
  

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  • CSK vs PBKS – April 3, 7:30 PM – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  
  
  
  

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  • RCB vs CSK – April 5, 7:30 PM – M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  
  
  
  

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  • CSK vs DC – April 11, 7:30 PM – MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  
  
  
  

In these matches, CSK’s strategy and balance of batting and bowling will prove to be decisive for the team. CSK team in IPL 2026 has a great mix of experienced and young players. The team will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, while MS Dhoni will strengthen the team as wicketkeeper-batsman and mentor.

CSK’s entire team

Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed, Rahul Chahar, Akil Hossain, Matt Henry, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Chaudhary, Gurjapaneet Singh, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Akil Hossain, Matt Henry, Matthew Schott, Aman Khan, Zachary Faulks.