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Chennai Super Kings is the most successful team in the Indian Premier League and proudly sits on the throne in all aspects. The leadership of MS Dhoni, the presence of long-lasting players, and the representation of legends have contributed to the team’s success over the years. Owned by the India Cements Company, the team has been a part of the league since its inaugural season. In the past 16 editions, the franchise has won five titles and will aim to defend the trophy and expand the tally to six trophies.
The team is led by MS Dhoni, and there are no questions about the captaincy of the former India captain. However, it is not only Dhoni the team is regarded as the number 1 team as several players have done well for the side over the years. With that in time, let’s have a look at the best All-time XI for CSK.
CSK Best All-T ime Playing XI
Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Michael Hussey
CSK and India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad made his IPL debut in 2020, and a year later, in 2021, he won the Orange Cap by scoring 635 runs in 16 matches. Gaikwad played a key role in helping CSK lift the trophies in 2021 and 2023. After powerful performances for two seasons, he became one of the four players retained by the franchise. Overall, he played 52 matches for the side and scored 1797 runs at an average of 39.07.
Michael Hussey got associated with the franchise in the inaugural season of the cash-rich T20 tournament, and in his maiden game for CSK, he smashed 116 runs off 54 balls. Hussey didn’t play many games for CSK in 2009 and 2010, but in the next three years, he scored 1486 runs. In the 2013 season, he won the Orange Cap, and overall, the Aussie great has scored 1768 runs in 50 matches he played for the side. The team has had many successful openers, but Hussey was one of the most consistent openers for CSK.
