Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway could start for the Chennai Super Kings in the 2026 Indian Premier League, followed by Shivam Dube and Daryl Mitchell in the middle order, and MS Dhoni as captain and wicketkeeper. Mitchell Santner, Maheesh Theekshana, Deepak Chahar, and Tushar Deshpande could be part of the bowling attack, providing CSK with a well-rounded combination of pace options, power hitting, and spin strength.