The Elite Five: Best Players in Chennai Super Kings History

Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful franchise in IPL history. They have 5 IPL trophies to their name. The last time CSK won the IPL title was in 2023. The franchise has had several notable players who led the team to victory many times. On that note, Let's have a look at 5 best players in the history of Chennai Super Kings.

5. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis comes fifth in the list of the best players in the history of Chennai Super Kings. Faf has played 92 matches for CSK. During his time in the franchise, the former South African captain scored 2721 runs. Faf du Plessis was first bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 60 lakh in 2012. Du Plessis is also Chennai's third-highest half-century scorer.

4. Dwayne Bravo

The former West Indies cricketer DJ Bravo is one of the finest all-rounders in IPL history. Bravo has played 116 matches for Chennai and scored 1004 runs. During this, Bravo also 140 wickets. Bravo was bought by Chennai in 2011 and he played for the team till 2022, winning four titles. During the 2023 IPL season, he also coached the team.

3. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most important member of Chennai Super Kings franchise. He has also been retained for IPL 2025 for Rs 18 crore. So far, Jadeja has played 172 matches for Chennai Super Kings and has taken 146 wickets. With Bat, 'Jaddu' has scored 1897 runs.

2. Suresh Raina

Former Indian batsman Suresh Raina played 176 matches for Chennai Super Kings. During his time with the frachise, Raina scored 4687 runs. Raina is still the highest run scorer in Chennai Super Kings history. For a long time, Raina was also the highest run-scorer in the IPL.

1.MS Dhoni

Although Dhoni was born in Ranchi, but he is truly adopted by Chennai. Dhoni is called 'Thala' by Chennai fans. Dhoni has played 234 matches for Chennai Super Kings. He has led the team to 5 IPL trophies. Dhoni has been retained for Rs 4 crore by the franchise for IPL 2025.