CSK finish eighth in IPL 2026; Sanju Samson top scorer as franchise prepares for IPL 2027

Chennai Super Kings finished eighth in the IPL 2026 points table after winning six of 14 matches. The five-time champions are keen to make a strong comeback in IPL 2027.

CSK began the season with three straight defeats to Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, then recovered to win six of their next eight fixtures before losing the final three matches and missing out on the playoffs. The franchise has now failed to reach the play-offs in each of the last three editions. CSK sit level with Mumbai Indians as the joint-most successful team in IPL history with five titles.

Sanju Samson led the Super Kings’ batting with 477 runs in 14 matches, recording two centuries and one fifty and finishing as the only CSK player to score more than 400 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 337 runs and Shivam Dube scored 270. The report notes that beyond Samson, the rest of the batting unit produced limited returns and that other batters will need to score more if CSK are to challenge for a playoff place.

Anshul Kamboj was CSK’s leading wicket-taker with 21 wickets, but he recorded an economy rate of 10.52. Jamie Overton took 14 wickets and Noor Ahmad claimed 13. The five highest wicket-takers for the side all registered economy rates above 8.

In squad moves, CSK traded Nathan Ellis and Khaleel Ahmed to Sunrisers Hyderabad in exchange for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards. The article also states CSK missed MS Dhoni last season and that fans want to see him in the 2027 season.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2027. For further updates the piece directs readers to follow Khel Now’s social channels and apps.