Chennai Super Kings is one of the greatest teams in Indian Premier League history, from their consistency and team spirit, ensuring they produced many miraculous players to play a big role in their ultimate success. Through the years, all these players have not only given the most memorable performances but have also emerged as fan favorites. This article sees a glimpse into the top 5 players who have made it special while playing for CSK. MS Dhoni Image Source: Getty Image Sachin Tendulkar is to Mumbai, Sourav Ganguly is to Kolkata, MS Dhoni is to Chennai. He was born in Ranchi but Chennai adopted him and made him their Thala. He was CSK's first recruit during the 2008 mega-auction and since then, there was not even the slightest doubt of looking beyond Dhoni. He was made the captain and the keeper-batter elevated CSK to newer heights, helping them win five titles. Hence, Dhoni has played 234 matches for CSK and has emerged victorious in 137. He has scored 4669 runs for the franchise, and as of now, they are their second-most run-getter in history. Other than that, the 43-year-old holds records for most dismissals (190), most matches played as captain (133), and most wins as a player (152) in the competition's history. The veteran has also been retained for IPL 2025 by CSK and he will be in action for the team. Also Read | Rajvardhan Hangargekar's Biography: A Promising Uncapped Talent in IPL Ravindra Jadeja Image Source: Getty Image Ravindra Jadeja continues to be a part of the Chennai Super Kings. He was first picked by the franchise in 2012 for INR 9.8 crore and the franchise never released him after that. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was also named as CSK skipper in the 2022 season after Dhoni stepped down but his record as a leader was not great and following which, the cricketer had decided to relinquish captaincy. There were speculations of the allrounder leaving the team. However, the franchise managed to convince the 35-year-old to continue and in the following season, Jadeja won them the trophy by scoring 10 runs off the last two deliveries in the final against Gujarat Titans. Notably, he is also retained for INR 18 crore ahead of the IPL 2025. For the CSK outfit in the IPL overall, he has played 172 games and scored 1897 runs with a strike rate of 136.18. Overall, he has 146 wickets to his name for CSK. He is the only player in IPL history to score more than 2000 runs and to pick 150 wickets. Suresh Raina Image Source: IPL Popularly known as 'Chinna Thala', Suresh Raina has played 176 matches for the Chennai Super Kings, and scored 4687 runs at a strike rate of 136.88. He is the most dominant and consistent run-scorer for the franchise so far. He has played a crucial role in helping the team win three IPL trophies. The 37-year-old finished as CSK's leading run-scorer on three occasions - 2008, 2010 and 2012. He was IPL's leading run-scorer for several years before star batter Virat Kohli overtook him. Raina is the 5th leading run-scorer in IPL history with 5528 runs. He also has a century in the competition, which he hit against Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in 2013. Also Read | Top 10 Bowlers With Most Wickets in Test Cricket | All-Time Greats Dwayne Bravo Image Source: BCCI Former West Indies player Dwayne Bravo is arguably one of the best overseas players to have played for Chennai. He has played 116 matches for the franchise, taking 140 wickets and scoring 1004 runs at a strike rate of 137.15. Significantly, he joined the franchise in the IPL 2011 mega-auction for US$200 and was part of the squad till 2015. He rejoined in 2018 and played five more seasons for them. Bravo also holds the record for most wickets for CSK in IPL history. He won the Purple Cap in 2013 and in 2015 and has been part of three title-winning campaigns. The 41-year-old, who had retired, was soon brought on board to coach the bowlers of Chennai and recently moved sides to become the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Faf du Plessis Image Source: BCCI Ambati Rayudu, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Shane Watson were in the fray for the fifth slot but it seemed difficult for them to overcome Faf du Plessis. He was an important part of CSK, and they tried to bring him back in the set-up in 2022 but RCB took him in their team. Yet still, he continues to play for the T20 leagues for several Super Kings-based franchises across the world. He came into the side in 2012 for INR 60 lakhs. Ever since, he has been a go-to man for the side, having scored 2721 runs in 92 matches at a strike rate of 131.44. He is still the third-leading run-scorer for CSK in IPL history. Besides that, he is the third highest half-century maker for CSK in the marquee tournament. Conclusion Chennai Super Kings has always been a team of legends, and these five players have made a huge difference in making the team one of the best in IPL history. Their fabulous performances, dedication, and leadership had not only won CSK numerous matches but also millions of hearts. Being able to perform under pressure and set certain standards is just a few characteristics that have defined being a part of CSK's family. And as the IPL continues to grow, their legacy will inspire new stars to aim even higher and bring more glory to the team.