CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Will MS Dhoni play today? The possible playing XI of Chennai Super Kings could be like this

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 15, 2026

Suspense on Dhoni’s play: According to media reports, there is doubt over Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s play against Kolkata Knight Riders. He is troubled by a calf strain and has already missed the first four matches of the current season. However, the good news for the fans is that 44 year old MS Dhoni has started practicing. He has been retained by CSK for Rs 4 crore.

Three options for Impact Player: Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs in their last match, so they might not want to make any changes in their winning combination. However, they can change their impact players as per the need of the match. For this they have not one or two, but three very good options.

Note that if the Super Kings need an extra batsman, they can play Urvil Patel, who has the ability to score runs in a stormy manner. On the other hand, if they need a spin bowler, they can add Akil Hussain and if they need a fast bowler, they can add Matt Henry.

Probable playing XI of Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dubey, Dewald Brewis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapaneet Singh, Khalil Ahmed. Impact Players – Urvil Patel/Akeel Hussain/Matt Henry.

Chennai Super Kings full squad for IPL 2026: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dubey, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmed, Spencer Johnson, Shreyas Gopal, Khalil Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Mukesh Chaudhary, Jamie Overton, Gurjapaneet Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hossain, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma (wicketkeeper), Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zachary Faulks.