Dhoni had been ruled out for two weeks before the start of the 2026 season due to a calf strain. During his absence, CSK lost their first three matches but have since won two games in a row at home. CSK's next match is against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad.

Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury during CSK's clash against the SRH and is set to miss a few games. Meanwhile, there is no clarity over the return of MS Dhoni, who has been nursing a calf injury.

Chennai Super Kings are staring at a full-blown crisis this season, with a relentless injury wave ripping through their core and derailing what was expected to be another stable campaign. From a depleted pace attack to unsettled batting and the absence of key leaders like MS Dhoni,

The IPL 2026 is yet to see MS Dhoni play his 1st game of the season for CSK but April 23 is the expected return date. They take on MI. With two wins in six games, CSK are seventh with 41 games left in the league phase.

MS Dhoni's return for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 remains uncertain.

In the IPL 2026 match last night, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The SRH team managed to score 194 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in match No. 31 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at, Hyderabad on Tuesday, April 21.