Chennai Super Kings (CSK) don’t often find themselves here. Four games in, with one win, CSK are still searching for a rhythm that used to come naturally to them at Chepauk. That win against Delhi Capitals (DC) may have steadied the noise, but it hasn’t answered all questions. If anything, there are a few selection calls ahead of tonight’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). And as always, the biggest question is if MS Dhoni will finally play in IPL 2026?
MS Dhoni unlikely; Brevis gives CSK what they were missing
The short answer on Dhoni is simple. He is close, but not close enough.
He has only faced throwdowns so far, hasn’t kept wickets in training and hasn’t travelled regularly with the squad. For a 44-year-old coming off a calf injury, CSK are understandably cautious. IPL 2026 hasn’t felt Dhoni’s presence yet and the Chepauk crowd will be missing him dearly. Even last season, when he faced 145 balls across the tournament, his strike rate dipped to 135. It was a major drop from 182 (2023) and 221 (2024).
So, unless there’s a late call, Sanju Samson continues as wicketkeeper. And that has actually worked in CSK’s favour. His 115* off 56 in the last game gave CSK fans something huge to remember. The match-winning knock was CSK’s first hundred this season and came at a strike rate of 205.35. Samson of the T20 World Cup 2026 was finally seen in the yellow of CSK.
Dewald Brevis, meanwhile, balances this side better than what they had earlier. CSK’s middle order failed in the tournament. Brevis gives them a hitter who doesn’t need time, especially against spin, which is crucial at Chepauk.
Predicted CSK playing XI vs KKR
PositionPlayerRole1.Sanju Samson (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter2.Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)Opener3.Ayush MhatreBatter4.Dewald Brevis Batter5.Sarfaraz KhanBatter6.Shivam DubeAll-rounder7.Akeal Hossain Bowling all-rounder8.Jamie Overton All-rounder9.Anshul KambojPacer10.Noor Ahmad Spinner11.Khaleel AhmedPacer12. Gurjapneet SinghPacerPredicted CSK Playing XI vs KKR: Will MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis play at Chepauk tonight? Inside Sport India.
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