IPL 2026: CSK captain Ruturaj teams up with Sanju Samson

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is teaming up with Sanju Samson to open the batting in the 2026 IPL season. After a rough patch last season, CSK is shaking things up, moving Ayush Mhatre to the number three spot. The excitement is building as they prepare to face the Rajasthan Royals in their first match at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati!

Quick rundown

1.Gaikwad and Samson are set to be the dynamic duo of CSK's batting lineup.

2.Mhatre, the young sensation, will now bat at number three after a stellar season.

3.Samson's T20 World Cup heroics make him a hot pick for the opening slot.

4.Gaikwad is back and ready to lead CSK to glory after his injury hiatus.

5.CSK is determined to bounce back from last season's bottom-of-the-table finish.

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