CSK Squad 2027
Chennai Super Kings have 27 players on their list going into the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November 2026, 10 of them from overseas, after they brought in Liam Livingstone (from SRH) and Jack Edwards (from SRH) and sent Khaleel Ahmed (to SRH) and Nathan Ellis (to SRH) the other way. Ruturaj Gaikwad is their most expensive player at ₹18 Cr. Whoever CSK release by the deadline goes back into the mini auction on 16 December 2026.
The list counts every player CSK used in IPL 2026, including mid-season replacements, plus players traded in for 2027, so it can run above the 25-player and 8-overseas caps. CSK must get back under both when they submit retentions on 17 November 2026.
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CSK squad 2027 by role
Batters (3)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | India | ₹18 Cr | |
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa Overseas | ₹2.2 Cr | |
| Sarfaraz Khan | India | ₹75 L |
Wicketkeepers (4)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | India | ₹18 Cr | |
| Kartik Sharma | India | ₹14.2 Cr | |
| MS Dhoni | India | ₹4 Cr | |
| Urvil Patel | India | ₹30 L |
All-rounders (9)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prashant Veer | India | ₹14.2 Cr | |
| Shivam Dube | India | ₹12 Cr | |
| Liam Livingstone Traded from SRH, 5 Nov 2026 | England Overseas | ₹6 Cr | |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | ₹3.4 Cr | |
| Jack Edwards Traded from SRH, 5 Nov 2026 | Australia Overseas | ₹3 Cr | |
| Matthew Short | Australia Overseas | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Dian Forrester 2026 replacement | South Africa Overseas | ₹75 L | |
| Zak Foulkes | New Zealand Overseas | ₹75 L | |
| Aman Hakim Khan | India | ₹40 L |
Fast bowlers (6)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurjapneet Singh | India | ₹2.2 Cr | |
| Matt Henry | New Zealand Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Spencer Johnson 2026 replacement | Australia Overseas | ₹1.5 Cr | |
| Akash Madhwal 2026 replacement | India | ₹30 L | |
| Kuldip Yadav 2026 replacement | India | ₹30 L | |
| Mukesh Choudhary | India | ₹30 L |
Spinners (5)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan Overseas | ₹10 Cr | |
| Rahul Chahar | India | ₹5.2 Cr | |
| Akeal Hosein | West Indies Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Macneil Noronha 2026 replacement | India | ₹30 L | |
| Shreyas Gopal | India | ₹30 L |
CSK squad 2027 at a glance
Chennai Super Kings have 17 Indian players and 10 overseas players from West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Afghanistan and England. 11 of the squad are uncapped. Known contracts add up to ₹123.85 Cr.
The average age at the start of IPL 2027 will be about 29.0. MS Dhoni is the oldest at 45, Kartik Sharma the youngest at 20. 2 players will be 35 or older: MS Dhoni and Matt Henry.
Of the current list, 11 were retained before the 2026 auction, 9 were bought at it, 5 joined as replacements during the 2026 season and 2 arrived by trade for 2027.
CSK trades for IPL 2027
- Liam Livingstone: from Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹6 Cr, 5 Nov 2026. Four-player trade; fee was ₹13 Cr.
- Jack Edwards: from Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹3 Cr, 5 Nov 2026. Four-player trade.
- Khaleel Ahmed: to Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹4.8 Cr, 5 Nov 2026. Four-player trade.
- Nathan Ellis: to Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹2 Cr, 5 Nov 2026. Four-player trade.
What CSK can do at the IPL 2027 auction
Before releases, CSK have 0 free squad slots and 0 free overseas slots. Every player they release on 17 November 2026 frees a slot and adds that player's fee back to the purse. There is no Right to Match card at a mini auction, so if CSK want a released player back they have to win him in open bidding on 16 December 2026.
See where all ten teams stand on the IPL 2027 retention list, and the date, time and venue on the IPL 2027 auction date page.
CSK squad 2027 FAQ
How many players are in the CSK squad for IPL 2027?
27 players are on the Chennai Super Kings list right now, 10 of them overseas, counting their IPL 2026 squad (with mid-season replacements) and the confirmed 2027 trades. The number will drop when CSK release players by the 17 November 2026 deadline; a squad can hold at most 25 players and 8 overseas.
Who is the most expensive player in the CSK squad?
Ruturaj Gaikwad at ₹18 Cr.
Did CSK make any trades for IPL 2027?
Yes. Chennai Super Kings brought in Liam Livingstone (from SRH) and Jack Edwards (from SRH) and sent Khaleel Ahmed (to SRH) and Nathan Ellis (to SRH) the other way.
When will CSK announce their retention list?
All teams must submit retained and released players by 17 November 2026. CSK will then shop for the gaps at the mini auction on 16 December 2026 in Goa.
How much money did CSK have at the last auction?
Chennai Super Kings went into the IPL 2026 auction with ₹43.4 Cr, according to the IPL's retention release. Their purse for 2027 depends on whom they release; the auction purse is reported to rise to ₹130 Cr per team.