CSK's IPL 2026 Auction: Record Uncapped Buys & Power-Packed Playing XI Revealed

• CSK spent big at the IPL 2026 auction, acquiring Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma for Rs. 14.20 crore each, making them the richest uncapped players.
• Prashant Veer, a spin all-rounder, is seen as a potential successor to Ravindra Jadeja, while Kartik Sharma is a middle-order basher.
• Other key signings include Aman Khan, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, and Rahul Chahar.
• Sanju Samson was traded from Rajasthan Royals, strengthening the top order at number three.
• CSK's best playing XI features Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, MS Dhoni (WK), Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, and Khaleel Ahmed.

Why It Matters: CSK made record uncapped buys and assembled a strong, balanced playing XI for IPL 2026.