Team Chennai Introduction
Chennai is one of the most prominent Indian T20 Premier League teams and has been crowned champions five times – in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Led by the enigmatic MS Dhoni from 2008 to 2023, Chennai has been a force to reckon with over the years. This year onwards, however, they will be led by the young Ruturaj Gaikwad, after Dhoni chose to relinquish his captaincy. That’s the end of an era for one of the greatest captains in IPL history.
The five-time title champions hold the record for most appearances in the T20 league playoffs (12) and has qualified for the final 10 times. The franchise was banned from the Indian T20 league for two years in 2016 and 2017 but came back in style in 2018 to lift the trophy for the third time. Often known as Dad’s Army, due to the average age in the team being over 30, the southern giants consistently punch above their weight in the competition. After winning their fifth title in 2023, the team will be looking to defend their title in 2024.
Chennai Team Origin: Founded in 2008, the Chennai team plays all of its home games at MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as the Chepauk Stadium.
Team Owners: The Chennai team is owned by India Cements, whose parent company is India Cements.
Team’s Last Year Glimpse: Chennai won their fifth title in 2024 and became the joint-most successful team in IPL alongside Mumbai Indians.
Where the team currently stands: Chennai has started their 2024 campaign against Bangalore.
Team’s ex-captains, Current Coaches, Home Ground: MS Dhoni has led the franchise in almost all the matches since the inception of the league. He missed a few games, and in his absence, Suresh Raina led Chennai. Chennai had decided to hand over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja in 2022, but Dhoni had to intervene when things went south
The former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is currently the head coach of Chennai. Michael Hussey is the batting coach, while former India speedster Dwayne Bravo is Chennai’s bowling coach. Chennai plays all of its home games at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
List of all Chennai players in the 2024 edition:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.
Top Auctioned Players of 2024:
Daryl Mitchell: Rs 14 crore.
Sameer Rizvi: Rs 8.40 crore
Shardul Thakur: Rs 4 crore
Mustafizur Rahman: Rs 2 crore
Rachin Ravindra: Rs 1.8 crore
Indian T20 League Schedule 2024 for Chennai Team
March 22: Chennai vs Bangalore at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, starting at 8 PM IST.
March 26: Chennai vs Gujarat at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
March 31: Delhi vs Chennai at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
April 5: Hyderabad vs Chennai at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Things to Know & Facts about the Chennai team
Chennai is one of the most popular franchises in the Indian T20 league and has forged a good fan base over the years. Its fans throng the stadiums like no other and are very vocal in support of its team. Here are some more facts about the Men in Yellow.
Chennai is the most successful team in the history of the Indian T20 league in terms of winning percentage, with a win% of 61.28.
MS Dhoni has led Chennai in 212 matches they have played. This is comfortably the most number of matches any player has led a single side in the tournament.
MS Dhoni holds the record for the most number of matches played by any player in the tournament. He has played 220 games in the league.
No other team has entered the tournament’s playoffs (12) and finals (10) than Chennai.
With 5368 runs in 193 matches, Suresh Raina is the leading run-scorer for Chennai in the competition.
Past Performance of Chennai in T20 Premier League
Chennai is one of the most popular teams in the tournament and has been a front-runner in the competition right from Season 1. They have qualified for the playoffs 12 times and reached the final a record 10 times. Here we have a look at the past performances of the team in the league.
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Year |
Performance |
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2008 |
Runners-up |
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2009 |
Semi-finalists |
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2010 |
Winners |
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2011 |
Winners |
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2012 |
Runners-up |
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2013 |
Runners-up |
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2014 |
Lost to Punjab in Qualifier 2 |
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2015 |
Runners-up |
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2016 |
Suspended |
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2017 |
Suspended |
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2018 |
Winners |
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2019 |
Runners-up |
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2020 |
Finished 7th and failed to qualify for the playoffs |
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2021 |
Winners |
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2022 |
Finished 9th and failed to qualify for playoffs |
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2023 |
Winners |
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Who is the captain of the Chennai team?
Ruturaj Gaikwad currently leads the Chennai team. MS Dhoni relinquished captaincy ahead of IPL 2024.
Which is the home ground of Chennai?
The home ground of Chennai is the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
What is the winning count of Chennai at the home ground?
Chennai has won 44 of its 62 matches played at the home ground. That is a win percentage of 70%.
How many times did Chennai win the T20 Premier League finals?
Chennai has won the T20 Premier League finals on five occasions – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.
Who has won the Purple Cap in Chennai?
Dwayne Bravo won the Purple Cap for Chennai twice in 2013 (32 wickets) and 2015 (26 wickets). Mohit Sharma won the Purple Cap while playing for Chennai in 2014 (23 wickets). Imran Tahir, with 26 wickets in 2019, was the Purple Cap winner for Chennai in 2019.
Who has won the Orange Cap in Chennai?
Matthew Hayden scored 572 runs in the second season of the Indian T20 league and was the Orange Cap holder. Michael Hussey won the Orange Cap for the franchise in 2013. The latest Chennai player to win the orange cap is Ruturaj Gaikwad in 2021.
5 CSK players to watch out for in IPL 2024
Sameer Rizvi: A standout performer in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, Rizvi, purchased by Chennai for Rs 8.4 crore, is a proficient T20 batter known for capitalizing on opportunities.
Shaik Rasheed: Emerging from the Under-19 World Cup, Rasheed from Andhra Pradesh has showcased his batting talent, accumulating 296 runs in 10 T20s at an average of 42.28 and a strike rate of 137.67.
Ravindra Jadeja: With an impressive IPL track record of 2692 runs and 152 wickets, Jadeja’s all-round abilities make him a key player for Chennai. In the previous season, he took 20 wickets and scored 190 runs at a strike rate of 142.86.
Rachin Ravindra: The defending champions acquired the services of all-rounder Rachin Ravindra for Rs 1.8 crore. Although his T20I stats are modest, his potential as an all-rounder could be valuable for Chennai.
Deepak Chahar: Known for providing important breakthroughs with the new ball, Deepak Chahar bagged 13 wickets in IPL 2023. His consistent performance over the past five years with Chennai makes him a reliable asset for the team.
