
Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|25-03-2026
IPL 2026 is going to start from March 28 and the excitement of the fans regarding the tournament is at its peak. Five-time champion Chennai Super Kings will once again take the field with the intention of winning the title, but this time the team is going to be seen in a slightly changed style.
Before this season, CSK played a big gamble in the trade window and added Rajasthan Royals’ star wicketkeeper batsman and captain Sanju Samson.
Samson is in great form and recently became the ‘Player of the Tournament’ after playing an important role in India winning the T20 World Cup 2026 title. In such a situation, expectations from CSK regarding their performance have increased a lot.Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has selected the probable playing eleven of CSK in his YouTube channel.
According to him, the team can field young Ayush Mhatre and Sanju Samson in the opening, who are capable of giving an aggressive start. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been selected at number 3, while South Africa’s explosive batsman Dewald Brevis can strengthen the team in the middle order. Apart from this, Shivam Dubey, Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer can bring depth by batting in the lower order.According to Akash, the team’s experienced player MS Dhoni can play the role of finisher this time. Also, depending on the match situation, he can also be used as an impact player, which can prove to be a big game changer for CSK. Talking about bowling, Aakash Chopra has included Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed and Matt Henry in his playing XI.
Aakash Chopra’s CSK probable XI:
Ayush Mhatre, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Karthik Sharma, Prashant Veer, MS Dhoni, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry.




