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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered the IPL 2026 mini auction with a strong purse of ₹43.40 crore, the second-highest among all teams. CSK used their money boldly and became the biggest talking point of the auction by spending heavily on Indian uncapped players, a move that surprised many fans and experts.
The biggest headlines were Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, who became the joint-most expensive uncapped players in IPL history. CSK bought both players for ₹14.20 crore each, showing huge confidence in their talent. Prashant Veer also became the most expensive uncapped player ever in the IPL. These two signings clearly show CSK’s focus on building a strong future core.
Apart from these big buys, CSK strengthened their bowling attack by signing leg-spinner Rahul Chahar for ₹5.20 crore, adding experience and wicket-taking ability in the middle overs. In overseas picks, CSK signed Akeal Hosein and Matt Henry for their base price of ₹2 crore each, adding depth to spin and pace bowling. Matthew Short was also picked to increase batting and all-round options.
In the accelerated round, CSK added Sarfaraz Khan for ₹75 lakh to support the middle order, while Aman Khan and Zak Foulkes completed the squad. Overall, CSK covered batters, all-rounders, and bowlers well during the auction.
However, one concern remains. CSK did not sign a proven overseas power-hitter for the lower order. The team struggled with finishing matches last season, and the lack of a strong finisher could again be an issue in IPL 2026.
Players Bought by CSK – IPL Mini Auction 2026
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Prashant Veer | ₹14.20 crore |
| Kartik Sharma | ₹14.20 crore |
| Rahul Chahar | ₹5.20 crore |
| Akeal Hosein | ₹2 crore |
| Matt Henry | ₹2 crore |
| Matthew Short | ₹1.50 crore |
| Sarfaraz Khan | ₹75 lakh |
| Zak Foulkes | ₹75 lakh |
| Aman Khan | ₹40 lakh |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Full Squad – IPL 2026
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 2. Ayush Mhatre, 3. M.S. Dhoni, 4. Sanju Samson, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Urvil Patel, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Ramakrishna Ghosh, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Khaleel Ahmed, 12. Anshul Kamboj, 13. Gurjapneet Singh, 14. Shreyas Gopal, 15. Mukesh Choudhary, 16. Nathan Ellis, 17. Akeal Hosein, 18. Prashant Veer, 19. Kartik Sharma, 20. Matthew Short, 21. Aman Khan, 22. Sarfaraz Khan, 23. Matt Henry, 24. Rahul Chahar, 25. Zak Foulkes.
Chennai Super King (CSK) Best Playing 11:
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 2. Ayush Mhatre, 3. Sanju Samson, 4. Dewald Brevis, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. MS Dhoni (wk), 7. Kartik Sharma, 8. Prashant Veer, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Matt Henry
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