In every way, the IPL’s top team is the Chennai Super Kings. Many things contributed to their success, including Dhoni’s leadership, the presence of good local talent, and the franchise’s decision to always keep the core of the squad together.

In addition, CSK had the good fortune to sign MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina in the first season alone and to keep them there forever. Legends like Matthew Hayden, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Brendon McCullum had formerly represented CSK. The success of CSK over time had been aided by a number of incredibly brilliant players.

5. Murali Vijay

Murali Vijay Tweets pic.twitter.com/7ir3it3wfw

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) February 10, 2023

In IPL 2009, Murali Vijay initially represented CSK. Vijay had been a reliable performer for CSK over the following four years after a disappointing debut year. Prior to Shane Watson matching that exceptional achievement last year, Murali Vijay was the only player for CSK to hit two IPL hundreds. Vijay and Mike Hussey had a strong opening connection back when he was in his prime. At CSK, Vijay learned how to bully the bowlers during the powerplay, which helped him transition from a tactfully accurate Test opener to an aggressive T20 opener. Vijay’s time at CSK helped him develop his range of strokes and fielding abilities, even though it did not turn him into a successful international player in white ball cricket.

4. Michael Hussey

CSK Batting Coach, Michael Hussey stated that with MS Dhoni's form and fitness, he should continue for another five years 😋

What do you think? 🤔#DCvCSK #DCvsCSK pic.twitter.com/CqMCoPD8RE

— Cricket.com (@weRcricket) May 20, 2023

In the first IPL 2008 season, Mike Hussey made his debut with CSK. Hussey scored 116 runs off of 54 balls with a strike rate of 215 in his maiden game for CSK. Hussey was unable to participate in many CSK matches in 2009 and 2010 due to national duty. Hussey ran for CSK and scored 1486 runs over the following three years. He held the IPL 2013 orange cap record with 733 runs. For CSK, he participated in 50 games, scoring 1768 runs at an average of 42. Vijay and Hussey have scored more than 1000 runs together at an average of 41, with the best partnership being 159, making them one of the most productive opening pairings in IPL history.

3. Suresh Raina (Vice-Captain)

#SureshRaina#Yellove

Back to bach pain💔 of missing csk vice- captain Suresh Raina in CSK team. pic.twitter.com/F07cCTV8pN

— Mugeshkanna (@Mugeshk44788013) August 29, 2020

All IPL records are held by Suresh Raina. He is the IPL’s leading run scorer and owns the record for both the most catches and IPL appearances. From the beginning, Raina has been CSK’s constant No. 3. He is skilled enough to reverse any early wicket losses and maximize run production during the powerplay. Additionally, he possesses the temperament to lead his team to victory by playing long innings by T20 norms. Raina is unstoppable once she is in place. In the second qualifying final of the 2014 IPL, Raina’s best IPL inning was played against Kings XI Punjab.

2. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis gives a hint on his possible return to South Africa team.

He said that he had a discussion with the coach regarding T20 World Cup next year in July. pic.twitter.com/t6NwAQFA4f

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) May 18, 2023

CSK first acquired Francois du Plessis in 2011. In 2012, when he made his IPL debut, he was forced to watch his team’s victory from the sidelines. Du Plessis is an elegant and controlled batsman who adapts his strategy to the game’s circumstances. Both the aggressor and the anchor roles are roles he is capable of playing. He is an energetic player who is the ideal T20 package for any skipper. The Proteas captain had a successful IPL 2012 season while playing for the Chennai Super Kings, amassing 398 runs.

1. MS Dhoni (Captain and Wicket-Keeper)

With more than 15,000 International runs, 16 tons and more than 800 victims as wicket keeper, MS Dhoni has brought down curtains on his International career. He is the only captain to have won all three ICC trophies pic.twitter.com/kDdH9iPHMW

— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 15, 2020

The brand identity for CSK has always been MS Dhoni. Because MS Dhoni is a member of the team, CSK has the most fans and is the most-watched team in the IPL. In the first IPL auction, the Chennai franchise had the good fortune to be purchased by 300-rocket Dhoni, which elevated the franchise’s reputation to new heights the next year. With the exception of 2010, Dhoni reached 300 runs in every IPL season between 2008 and 2015. The things that stood out about them as leaders were more important than how many runs they had. He was skilled at making the best use of his domestic and international resources.