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CSK IPL 2026 Match Schedule, Fixtures, Match List, Dates, Venue The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), five-time champions of the IPL, will begin their IPL 2026 season against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Monday, March 30. According to the Indian Express, the first phase of the IPL 2026 schedule was announced on Wednesday, 17 days before the tournament opener, which will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. This phase includes 20 matches across different venues. CSK’s 2025 Season and Upcoming Plans The 2025 season was disappointing for CSK. For the first time in the franchise’s history, they finished at the bottom of the points table, winning only four matches. However, the Yellow Army is looking for a strong comeback in 2026. The team has undergone major changes in the player lineup through the IPL auction and trades, aiming to strengthen their squad. Key Signings and Trades One of the biggest moves for CSK this season is the trade of Sanju Samson from the Rajasthan Royals. Samson, a talented wicket-keeper batsman from Kerala, joined CSK in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, both star all-rounders. This trade is considered one of the biggest in IPL history. In addition, CSK made headlines during the IPL 2026 mini-auction by signing two uncapped players, Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, for Rs 14.5 crore each. This is the highest amount ever paid for uncapped players in IPL history, showing the franchise’s ambition to invest in young talent. IPL 2026 Timing The 10-team IPL 2026 will start on March 28, just 20 days after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final on March 8. Fans are expecting exciting cricket as CSK looks to bounce back from a poor 2025 season. With a new-look squad, high-profile signings, and strong fan support, CSK will aim to reclaim their glory and bring the IPL trophy back to Chennai.