IPL 2026: Top 5 Trump Cards for Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings

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Chennai Super Kings bank on young match-winners in IPL 2026 as Ruturaj Gaikwad eyes a dream title farewell season for MS Dhoni.

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The 5-time champion, Chennai Super Kings will once again be ready to conquer their feat in the upcoming IPL season (IPL 2026). One of the most talking points in the recently concluded mini-auction, CSK trusted young players this time with the likes of Prashanth Veer and Kartik Sharma. Furthermore, the team also boasted the immense experience of Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and MS Dhoni, which gives it a balanced lineup.

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Who are CSK's Top-5 Trump Cards: CSK is having numerous match-winners, but if we consider the top-5 trump cards that could make this team champions for the 6th time. Let's find out who those five trump cards are for Chennai Super Kings.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai's leader of the troop and integral trump card is Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad missed the entire season last season due to injury, but this time he is in form and fit. As an opening batter, Gaikwad is unbeatable and is one of CSK's five trump cards.

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Sanju Samson: CSk's latest and one of the best trump card in IPL 2026 is Sanju Samson, who is traded from Rajasthan Royals. Samson may not wicketkeeping in Dhoni's presence, but his presence as a dashing batter has brought significant balance to the team.

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Khaleel Ahmed: Khaleel's brilliant new-ball bowling has become a headache for many openers. In IPL 2025, Khaleel took 15 wickets in 14 matches. He has proven his worth before and is Chennai's trump card this time around.

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Noor Ahmad: On this spin-friendly ground, Chennai boasts a formidable spinner in Noor Ahmad, who can trouble any team's batters. He was CSK's most successful bowler in IPL 2025, taking 24 wickets.

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Prashant Veer: CSK placed a major bet on young Prashant Veer for the upcoming season. The team signed him for a whopping Rs 14.20 crore, the highest amount ever spent on an uncapped player. Prashant is considered the perfect replacement for Ravindra Jadeja and could be CSK's biggest trump card this season.