Ruturaj Gaikwad was the main retention for the Chennai-based franchise and will continue to lead the five-time IPL champions in the 2025 season as well. He is expected to play at the top.
Devon Conway was bought of ₹6.25 crore by CSK in the IPL 2025 auction and is expected to partner Gaikwad at the top.
Rahul Tripathi is set to play at number three for the Men in Yellow. He was bought for ₹3.40 Crore by Chennai Super Kings at IPL 2025 mega auction.
Shivam Dube was retained for ₹12 crore by CSK and is expected to slot in at number four.
The English all-rounder was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹2.40 Crore is expected to play at number five.
Vijay Shankar, another all-rounder in the side, was bought for ₹1.20 crore and is expected to slot in at number six in the side.
Ravindra Jadeja was retained by Chennai Super Kings for ₹18 crore and is expected to come at number seven in the playing 11.
MS Dhoni was the uncapped retention for CSK at ₹4 Crore and is set to be the gloveman for the team again.
Ravichandran Ashwin marked his homecoming as he was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹9.75 Crore.
Afghanistan's Noor Ahmed was another investment by CSK in a spinner option and was bought for ₹10 crore.
Khaleel Ahmed was bought by Chennai Super Kings for ₹4.80 Crore and is expected to partner Pathirana in the pace attack.
Matheesha Pathirana was retained by Chennai Super Kings for ₹13 Crore and is set to be their leading pacer.