The Chennai Super Kings usually have a strong Indian core. It is no different for IPL 2025. Here, we take a look at a strong CSK playing XI for IPL 2025, comprising only Indian cricketers.
Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) and Rahul Tripathi
The Maharashtra-based cricketers have played a lot together. They are fine cricketers, and both have different roles. Rahul could play at No.3 in the eventual side.
Middle-Order in the CSK playing XI for IPL 2025: MS Dhoni (WK)
MS Dhoni is back again for CSK. It will be interesting to see the role he takes up in the upcoming edition of the campaign.
All-Rounders: Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar and Ravindra Jadeja
CSK usually have fine all-rounders. They have a plethora of them in the current squad. This is the strength of the squad. Shivam Dube and Jaddu will be key for this unit.
Bowlers in the CSK playing XI for IPL 2025: R Ashwin, Shreyas Gopal, Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj
R Ashwin and Shreyas Gopal could also qualify as all-rounders. Shreyas is a good choice for the side if the overseas combination needs to be changed. Khaleel and Anshul can form an exciting pace combination. There are a few other promising young pacers in the team.
