The eagerly awaited IPL 2025 Mega Auction is started in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the prestigious Abady Al-Johar Arena. This event is historic as it marks only the second time an IPL auction is being held outside India, with last year’s auction taking place in Dubai. With 577 players up for grabs, the auction promises to be a thrilling spectacle as franchises compete to strengthen their squads for the next three years.
Chennai Super Kings enter the auction with a purse of ₹55 crore, having retained their core players. They have 20 player slots available, including 7 for overseas players, and 1 Right to Match (RTM) slot. CSK is one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, with five championships and 12 playoff qualifications. They have reached the finals 10 times, showcasing their consistent performance in the tournament.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken on the significant responsibility of leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after MS Dhoni. Given CSK’s strong tradition of making it to the playoffs, Gaikwad’s first season as captain was commendable. He will aim to improve and lead the team even further in IPL 2025.
The CSK management team includes Stephen Fleming as Head Coach, Ruturaj Gaikwad as Captain, Kasi Viswanathan as CEO, and Rupa Gurunath.
Here are the players CSK retained ahead of the IPL 2024 Mega Auction:
Ruturaj Gaikwad: ₹18 Crore
Ravindra Jadeja: ₹18 Crore
Shivam Dube: ₹12 Crore
Matheesha Pathirana: ₹13 Crore
MS Dhoni: ₹4 Crore
List Of Players Bought By CSK In IPL 2025 Mega Auction:
1. Devon Conway- ₹ 6.25 Crore
Devon Conway has been bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹6.25 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. The New Zealand opener attracted bids from both CSK and Punjab Kings, but Chennai ultimately secured him.
Conway, who registered for the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore, has previously played for only one IPL team. He began his IPL career in 2022 with CSK, scoring 252 runs in 7 matches during his debut season. In 2023, he was instrumental in CSK’s record-equalling fifth IPL title, amassing 672 runs in 16 games and earning the Player of the Match award in the final.
Unfortunately, Conway missed the entire 2024 season due to injury and was subsequently released by CSK. Besides the IPL, he has also competed in the T20 Blast, Major League Cricket, and The Hundred. Internationally, Conway has an impressive record, with 1408 runs and 10 half-centuries in 50 T20Is.
2. Rahul Tripathi- ₹ 3.40 Crore
In the IPL 2025 auction, Chennai Super Kings secured Rahul Tripathi for ₹3.40 crore, outbidding Kolkata Knight Riders. Rahul Tripathi has entered the IPL 2025 mega auction with a base price of ₹75 lakhs. The five-time IPL champions are looking forward to his contributions in the upcoming season.
Tripathi’s IPL career began in 2017 with the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, where he made an immediate impact by scoring 391 runs in 14 matches during his debut season. In 2018, he joined the Rajasthan Royals and played two seasons, scoring 226 and 141 runs respectively.
In 2020, he was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders, where he continued to perform consistently, scoring 230 runs in 2020 and 397 runs in 2021, helping the team reach the finals. The 2022 mega auction saw him being picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹8.5 crores. He lived up to his price tag by scoring 413 runs in his first season with SRH, followed by 273 and 165 runs in the subsequent seasons.
3. Rachin Ravindra- ₹4 Crore (RTM)
Chennai Super Kings have used the RTM option to re-sign Rachin Ravindra for INR 4 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Punjab Kings also went for the left-hander and raised the final bid to 4 crore that was matched by the Chennai-based outfit.
Ravindra gained widespread recognition after his impressive performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he excelled on Indian pitches. He finished as the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 578 runs, including three centuries and two half-centuries. His World Cup success led to his first IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings during the mini auction.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin- ₹9.75 Crore
Ravichandran Ashwin is back home with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), having been acquired for ₹9.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There was much anticipation about Ashwin’s return to CSK, with the franchise showing interest in reuniting him with Dhoni and Jadeja, marking the first time the trio will play together in yellow since 2015.
The 38-year-old spin maestro, who debuted in the IPL in 2008, brings a wealth of experience and a versatile skillset that has only grown over the years. Ashwin’s outstanding performances were instrumental in CSK’s IPL victories in 2010 and 2011. His return is expected to bolster the team’s chances in the upcoming season.
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CSK Full Squad For IPL 2025
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | ₹18 Crore |
| Ravindra Jadeja | ₹18 Crore |
| Shivam Dube | ₹12 Crore |
| Matheesha Pathirana | ₹13 Crore |
| MS Dhoni | ₹4 Crore |
| Devon Conway | ₹6.25 Crore |
| Rahul Tripathi | ₹3.40 Crore |
| Rachin Ravindra | ₹4 Crore (RTM) |
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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₹9.75 Crore |
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