Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, has seen remarkable consistency in leadership, with MS Dhoni at the helm for most seasons. Known for his calm demeanour and tactical brilliance, Dhoni led CSK to multiple titles and playoff appearances. The team briefly experimented with new captains like Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad in recent years, facing mixed results. Despite occasional changes, Dhoni’s leadership remains iconic. This list explores each season’s captain and how the team performed, highlighting the evolution of leadership and CSK’s position at the end of every IPL campaign since their inception.
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First Captain MS Dhoni vs Current Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad
| Year | Captain(s) | Final Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MS Dhoni | Runners-up |
| 2009 | MS Dhoni | Semi-finalist |
| 2010 | MS Dhoni | Champions |
| 2011 | MS Dhoni | Champions |
| 2012 | MS Dhoni | Runners-up |
| 2013 | MS Dhoni | Runners-up |
| 2014 | MS Dhoni | Playoffs |
| 2015 | MS Dhoni | Runners-up |
| 2016 | Team Suspended | N/A |
| 2017 | Team Suspended | N/A |
| 2018 | MS Dhoni | Champions |
| 2019 | MS Dhoni | Runners-up |
| 2020 | MS Dhoni | 7th Place |
| 2021 | MS Dhoni | Champions |
| 2022 | Ravindra Jadeja / MS Dhoni | 9th Place |
| 2023 | MS Dhoni | Champions |
| 2024 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | 5th Place |
| 2025 | Ruturaj Gaikwad / MS Dhoni | TBD |
