Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will enter the IPL 2026 auction with a purse for Rs 43.40 crore. After finishing at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2025, CSK would like to secure the services of some top players to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. Here’s a look at possible targets for CSK in the IPL 2026 auction.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is likely to be one of the most in-demand players during the IPL 2026 auction, and CSK will be among the interested teams for him. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Green has played 29 matches in the IPL so far for two teams and scored 707 runs in addition to dismissing 16 batters. (Picture Credit: AFP)
CSK surprisingly released Matheesha Pathirana ahead of the IPL 2026 auction but will look to sign him back. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Pathirana has played 32 IPL matches for CSK and dismissed 47 batters since making his debut in 2022. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is one spin-bowling all-rounder CSK may target in the auction after trading Ravindra Jadeja to RR. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Hasaranga is a big name in T20 cricket, and like Jadeja, he can win matches with both bat and ball. Also the Chepauk track will suit him. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Venkatesh Iyer is another player CSK will be keen to sign in the IPL 2026 auction. (Picture Credit: BCCI)
Iyer can open the innings, bat in the middle order and also contribute with the ball, which makes him an ideal pick for the Chennai-based franchise. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone is another player CSK should target in the 2026 auction. (Picture Credit: Sportzpics)
Livingstone has played for RR, PBKS and RCB in the past, and he can be a great finisher for the Men in Yellow and also will be a valuable asset with the ball. (Picture Credit: X/@thehundred)
