How many cups have CSK won in the IPL

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), known for its consistency and strong fan base. Founded in 2008, CSK has been a dominant force in the league, winning the IPL title multiple times and consistently reaching the playoffs. Led by the charismatic MS Dhoni, CSK has built a reputation for its strategic team selection and experienced players.

CSK's home ground, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, famously known as the "Den," is always filled with passionate supporters, creating an electrifying atmosphere during matches. The team's yellow jersey has become iconic in the IPL.

Over the years, CSK has nurtured a core group of players who have become synonymous with the franchise, including Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. 

How many times have CSK won the IPL

Chennai Super Kings have won a total of five IPL titles. They've also made a record 10 appearances in the finals and secured playoff berths in 12 out of the 14 seasons they've participated in, surpassing all other teams. Ruturaj Gaikwad now leads the team as captain, succeeding MS Dhoni who stepped down from the role ahead of IPL 2024. 

IPL 2010

Chennai Super Kings clinched their maiden IPL title in 2010 under the leadership of MS Dhoni, who would go on to lead the Indian Cricket Team to an ODI World Cup title the very next year. Players like Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina, and Doug Bollinger played pivotal roles with their outstanding performances, contributing to the team's success. 

CSK finished the group stage with seven wins and as many losses, securing the third position. Their journey to the final began with a semi-final clash against the Deccan Chargers. In a tightly contested match, CSK's victory was propelled by the exceptional performance of Australian pacer Doug Bollinger, who claimed four crucial wickets for a mere 13 runs, leading CSK to a 38-run win and securing their spot in the final.

The final showdown saw CSK facing off against the Mumbai Indians. Suresh Raina smashed a blistering 57 off just 35 balls, steering CSK to a total of 168/5, which they successfully defended. CSK emerged victorious by 22 runs, clinching their maiden IPL title. 

CSK 2010 squad - MS Dhoni (c), Muttiah Muralitharan, Manpreet Gony, Shadab Jakati, Arun Karthik, Thisara Perera, L Balaji, Suresh Raina, Michael Hussey, Makhaya Ntini, Thilan Thushara, C Ganapathy, Murali Vijay, Sudeep Tyagi, R Ashwin, Justin Kemp, Hemang Badani, S Badrinath, Matthew Hayden, Albie Morkel, Jacob Oram, George Bailey, Parthiv Patel, Doug Bollinger.

The following year, CSK continued their dominance in the IPL by clinching their second consecutive title in 2011. Players like Dhoni, Michael Hussey, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Dwayne Bravo delivered standout performances, guiding CSK to crucial victories. 

CSK concluded the league stage on the second position on the points table with nine wins and five losses. Their journey to the final began with a convincing victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Qualifier 1, winning by a margin of 43 runs. 

CSK met RCB once again in the final, winning comfortably. Murali Vijay's knock of 95 runs off just 52 balls took CSK to a formidable total of 205/5, in reply to which RCB managed only 147 - 8. CSK emerged victorious for the second consecutive year, lifting the IPL trophy once again in a display of sheer dominance. 

CSK 2011 squad - MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Murali Vijay, Albie Morkel, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, S Badrinath, Joginder sharia, Sudeep Tyagi, Michael Hussey, Dwayne Bravo, Doug Bollinger, Scott Styris, Ben Hilfenhaus, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suraj Randiv, George Bailey and Francois Du Plessis.

IPL 2018

Upon rejoining the IPL after a two-year ban, CSK wasted no time in clinching their third IPL title, with stalwarts like Ambati Rayudu and Shane Watson anchoring the batting lineup.

CSK secured the second spot in the group stage, tallying 18 points. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1, securing a narrow victory by two wickets. They faced Hyderabad again in the finals, and won the game comfortably. This time, it was Shane Watson who stole the show with his 117* off 57, which helped CSK chase down 179 in 18.3 overs. For the third time, captain MS Dhoni took the trophy home. 

CSK 2018 squad - MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Dwayne Bravo. Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Faf Du Plessis, Mark Wood, Sam Billings, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Lungisani Ngidi, Asif K M, N Jagadeesan, Kanishk Seth, Monu Singh, Dhruv Shorey, Kshitiz Sharma, Chaitanya Bishnoi.

IPL 2021

CSK clinched their elusive fourth IPL title under the leadership of MS Dhoni in 2021, marking a remarkable turnaround from their disappointing finish in the previous season. 

After finishing the group stage on the second position, CSK defeated the Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier 1 by four wickets on the back of Ruturaj Gaikwad's impressive 70-run innings. 
In the final, CSK dominated Kolkata Knight Riders, clinching a 27-run victory to secure their fourth IPL title.

Gaikwad ended the season as the top run-scorer with 635 runs, while Faf du Plessis was only two runs behind, with an aggregate of 633. With the ball, Shardul Thakur picked up 16 wickets. 

CSK 2021 squad - MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Narayan Jagadeesabn, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KM Asif, Karn Sharma, Ambati Rayudu, Deepak Chahar, Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur, Mitchell Santner, Dwayne Bravo, Lungi Ngidi, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Imran Tahir, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, K Gowtham, Cheteshwar Pujara, M. Harisankar Reddy, K. Bhagath Varma, C Hari Nishaanth, R Sai Kishore