The 18th season of IPL will kick off with RCB taking on the defending champions KKR at the Eden Gardens on 22 March. The El-clasico of IPL that is MI vs CSK will be played on 23rd Match at the Chepauk Stadium, Chennai. Five time-champions Chennai Super Kings will look to find the perfect playing XI after several changes in the squad due to the playing XI.
Predicted Playing XI for Chennai Super Kings(IPL 2025)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad(C)
- Devon Conway/ Rachin Ravindra*
- Rahul Triphati
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja(VC)
- MS Dhoni(wk)
- Sam Curran*
- R. Ashwin
- Matheesha Pathirana*
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Noor Ahmed*
Key Reserves:
With the option of impact players it is necessary for teams to have key players in the reserve as well. For CSK, there are several players like Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal among others who can be suitable fit for the impact player option considering different conditions.
A balanced squad:
So far the Super Kings’ squad is looking balanced with ample batting options and a complete blend of pacers along with quality and experienced spinners.
Star players of the team including MS Dhoni, R. Ashwin, Shivam Dube among others have already joined the CSK camp and are training hard for their first match against their arch-rivals. After winning the Champions Trophy on Sunday, Ravindra Jadeja has also joined the CSK camp.
