Chennai Indian T20 League Team

Led by the enigmatic MS Dhoni, Chennai are one of the most consistent teams in the Indian T20 League. It has won the league 4 times: in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021. In terms of winning percentage, it is the second most successful team in the history of the tournament (58.41%). Stephen Fleming is the head coach of the team, and Michael Hussey and Dwayne Bravo are the batting coach and bowling coach respectively.

Chennai has a good mix of youth and experience with players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu. Ravindra Jadeja, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali as three of the finest all-rounders, while pacers Deepak Chahar and Mukesh Choudhary are game changers with the ball.

Chennai hold the record for most appearances in the play-offs (11) and have qualified for the final a record 9 times. The franchise was banned for 2016 and 2017. Often known as Dad’s Army, the team had its worst season in 2022 and will look to get back to winning ways in the 2023 edition of the Indian T20 League.

Team Chennai Origin

The Chennai team was founded in 2008 and plays all of its home games at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as the Chepauk Stadium. The team had the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi and MCA Stadium in Pune as its home ground during the 2014 and 2018 seasons.

Team Chennai Owners: Indian T20 League

The team is owned by The India Cements Ltd. and is one of the most followed and valuable franchises in the Indian T20 League. The brand value of the Chennai team in 2022 is estimated to be around ₹ 602 crores, making them one of the most valuable franchises.

MS Dhoni: Chennai Team Captain

Thala, Captain Cool, The Greatest Finisher – MS Dhoni has been known by various names over the years. A fine wicketkeeper, an excellent reader of the game situation and a fearless batter, Dhoni has led Chennai in every season of the league. One of the success pillars of the team, and a major reason for Chennai's dominance in the league.

Although he has retired from international cricket, Dhoni is back in action in the 2023 edition, leading Chennai possibly one final time in front of the faithful Chennai fans.

Team Chennai: Indian T20 League 2023 Match Schedule

Chennai team will be playing 14 matches (7 home, 7 away) in the Indian T20 League 2023. They will play against Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Rajasthan and Lucknow twice and Hyderabad, Bangalore, Punjab and Gujarat once in the group stages.

Chennai Team Squad 2023: Players Bought in the Mini Auction

In the mini auction held before the 2023 edition of the Indian T20 League, Chennai brought in 7 players to its line-up in addition to the 18 retained. The core of the squad has mostly remained the same as last year, with captain MS Dhoni, batters Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali, and pacer Deepak Chahar. Dwayne Bravo has retired from the league.

Here is the list of top players bought:

Team Chennai: Top Players for the Indian T20 League 2023

Chennai Team: Complete Squad for the Indian T20 League 2023

Here is the complete list of Chennai players who will compete in the Indian T20 League 2023.

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni (Captain), Devon Conway (New Zealand)

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Dwaine Pretorius (South Africa), Moeen Ali (England), Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma, Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Ben Stokes (England), Shivam Dube, Nishant Sindhu, Rajvardhan Hangargekar

Bowlers: Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka), Simarjeet Singh, Sisanda Magala (South Africa), Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka)

Debut Season: Sisanda Magala

Team Chennai’s Indian T20 League Record

Chennai are the most consistent team in the Indian T20 League and have won the title 4 times. The team struggled in the 2020 and 2022 season, finishing outside the play-offs spots.

Team Chennai Top Players (2008 - 2023)

Team Chennai: Overall Statistics

Overall Record against Other Teams

Chennai Team Facts

Chennai are undoubtedly one of the strongest teams in the history of the Indian T20 League. They have had incredible success in the tournament and will look to extend their legacy further. Here are some interesting facts about the Chennai team:

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