IPL 2025: CSK to start vs MI in Chennai; check full schedule and venues
CSK will play their first away match on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati
 "IPL 2025: CSK to start vs MI in Chennai; check full schedule and venues")
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings will begin their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 with a blockbuster clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk. Their next fixture is another high-profile home encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 28.
CSK will play their first away match on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati before returning home to face Delhi Capitals on April 5. They then travel to Mullanpur on April 8 to take on Punjab Kings, followed by another crucial home game against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 11.
A tough away fixture against Lucknow Super Giants on April 14 will be followed by a much-anticipated second clash against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on April 20. CSK then host Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 25, before welcoming Punjab Kings on April 30 for their last home game of the month.
The final phase sees CSK travelling to Bengaluru (May 3) to face RCB, then playing KKR in Kolkata on May 7. Their final two league matches include a home game against Rajasthan Royals on May 12 and a crucial away fixture against Gujarat Titans on May 18, as they push for another playoff run.
CSK full schedule for IPL 2025:
| CSK Full schedule for IPL 2025 | ||||
| Date | Match No. | Teams | Venue | Day |
| 23-Mar | Match 3 | CSK vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | Sun |
| 28-Mar | Match 8 | CSK vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai | Fri |
| 30-Mar | Match 11 | Rajasthan Royals vs CSK | Guwahati | Sun |
| 05-Apr | Match 17 | CSK vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | Sat |
| 08-Apr | Match 22 | Punjab Kings vs CSK | Mullanpur | Tue |
| 11-Apr | Match 25 | CSK vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | Fri |
| 14-Apr | Match 30 | Lucknow Super Giants vs CSK | Lucknow | Mon |
| 20-Apr | Match 38 | Mumbai Indians vs CSK | Mumbai | Sun |
| 25-Apr | Match 43 | CSK vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | Fri |
| 30-Apr | Match 49 | CSK vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | Wed |
| 03-May | Match 52 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs CSK | Bengaluru | Sat |
| 07-May | Match 57 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs CSK | Kolkata | Wed |
| 12-May | Match 63 | CSK vs Rajasthan Royals | Chennai | Mon |
| 18-May | Match 69 | Gujarat Titans vs CSK | Ahmedabad | Sun |
| CSK complete squad for IPL 2025 | ||||
| Sr. No. | Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped/Uncapped |
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 10,00,00,000 | Capped |
| 2 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 9,75,00,000 | Capped |
| 3 | Devon Conway | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 6,25,00,000 | Capped |
| 4 | Syed Khaleel Ahmed | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 4,80,00,000 | Capped |
| 5 | Rachin Ravindra | Rs 1,50,00,000 | Rs 4,00,00,000 | Capped |
| 6 | Anshul Kamboj | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 3,40,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 7 | Rahul Tripathi | Rs 75,00,000 | Rs 3,40,00,000 | Capped |
| 8 | Sam Curran | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 2,40,00,000 | Capped |
| 9 | Gurjapneet Singh | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 2,20,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 10 | Deepak Hooda | Rs 75,00,000 | Rs 1,70,00,000 | Capped |
| 11 | Vijay Shankar | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 1,20,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 12 | Mukesh Choudhary | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 13 | Shaik Rasheed | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 14 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 15 | Ramakrishna Ghosh | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 16 | Shreyas Gopal | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 17 | Andre Siddarth | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 18 | Vansh Bedi | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 19 | Jamie Overton | Rs 1,50,00,000 | Rs 1,50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 20 | Nathan Ellis | Rs 1,25,00,000 | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Capped |
| CSK’s retained players for IPL 2025 | ||
| Category | Player Name | IPL Salary (Rs ) |
| Retention 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Rs 18 crore |
| Retention 2 | Matheesha Pathirana | Rs 13 crore |
| Retention 3 | Shivam Dube | Rs 12 crore |
| Retention 4 | Ravindra Jadeja | Rs 18 crore |
| Retention 5 | MS Dhoni | Rs 4 crore |
| CSK complete squad for IPL 2025 | ||||
| Sr. No. | Player | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped/Uncapped |
| 1 | Noor Ahmad | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 10,00,00,000 | Capped |
| 2 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 9,75,00,000 | Capped |
| 3 | Devon Conway | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 6,25,00,000 | Capped |
| 4 | Syed Khaleel Ahmed | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 4,80,00,000 | Capped |
| 5 | Rachin Ravindra | Rs 1,50,00,000 | Rs 4,00,00,000 | Capped |
| 6 | Anshul Kamboj | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 3,40,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 7 | Rahul Tripathi | Rs 75,00,000 | Rs 3,40,00,000 | Capped |
| 8 | Sam Curran | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Rs 2,40,00,000 | Capped |
| 9 | Gurjapneet Singh | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 2,20,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 10 | Deepak Hooda | Rs 75,00,000 | Rs 1,70,00,000 | Capped |
| 11 | Vijay Shankar | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 1,20,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 12 | Mukesh Choudhary | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 13 | Shaik Rasheed | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 14 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 15 | Ramakrishna Ghosh | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 16 | Shreyas Gopal | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 17 | Andre Siddarth | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 30,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 18 | Vansh Bedi | Rs 30,00,000 | Rs 50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 19 | Jamie Overton | Rs 1,50,00,000 | Rs 1,50,00,000 | Uncapped |
| 20 | Nathan Ellis | Rs 1,25,00,000 | Rs 2,00,00,000 | Capped |
CSK team outlook for IPL 2025
CSK’s squad boasts an enviable mix of experience and youth, with the retained core providing leadership and stability while auction buys fill critical gaps in the team. With spinners like Noor Ahmad and Ravichandran Ashwin, pacers like Khaleel Ahmed, and all-rounders such as Sam Curran and Rachin Ravindra, CSK has depth in all departments.
Retained Players for CSK
CSK retained five key players before the auction, led by captain MS Dhoni, who continues to be the heart of the franchise. The retained core includes explosive batter Ruturaj Gaikwad (Rs 18 crore), star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (Rs 18 crore), pacer Matheesha Pathirana (Rs 13 crore), and all-rounder Shivam Dube (Rs 12 crore).
| CSK’s retained players for IPL 2025 | ||
| Category | Player Name | IPL Salary (Rs ) |
| Retention 1 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Rs 18 crore |
| Retention 2 | Matheesha Pathirana | Rs 13 crore |
| Retention 3 | Shivam Dube | Rs 12 crore |
| Retention 4 | Ravindra Jadeja | Rs 18 crore |
| Retention 5 | MS Dhoni | Rs 4 crore |