The Best Playing 11 for CSK:

Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ayush Mhatre
Sanju Samson
Dewald Brevis
MS Dhoni
Prashant Veer
Noor Ahmed
Nathan Ellis
Matt Henry
Khaleel Ahmed
Rahul Chahar

CSK is highly likely to go after Venkatesh Iyer in the mini auction.

💡 CSK IPL 2026 Mini-Auction Strategy: The Short Take 🟡
Here is my quick, expert summary of CSK’s plan for the mini-auction:

💰 The Core Strategy
Purse: ₹43.40 Crore (Second-largest).

Goal: Convert expensive, single-role players (like Pathirana/Jadeja) into multi-utility, Chepauk-friendly assets.

🎯 Top 3 Gaps & Targets
Overseas Opener: Need a l…[Read more]

CSK – Purse remaining in mini auction: INR 43.40 Cr