There are three Super Kings teams in professional franchise cricket, namely Chennai Super Kings, Joburg Super Kings and Texas Super Kings. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) competes in India’s Indian Premier League (IPL), and Joburg Super Kings (JSK) plays in South Africa’s SA20, while Texas Super Kings (TSK) participates in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA.
Together, the three teams form the wider Super Kings network. Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited operates CSK and controls JSK through its South African business structure, while TSK is owned through a partnership involving the company and Texas-based investors.
How Many Super Kings Franchise Teams Are There?
There are currently three Super Kings franchise teams.
| Super Kings team | Country | Competition | Debut season |
| Chennai Super Kings | India | Indian Premier League | 2008 |
| Joburg Super Kings | South Africa | SA20 | 2023 |
| Texas Super Kings | United States of America (USA) | Major League Cricket | 2023 |
Complete List of Super Kings Teams Around the World
The Super Kings brand has expanded beyond the IPL into South Africa’s SA20 and Major League Cricket in the United States. Here is a complete list of Super Kings teams around the world.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was founded in 2008 as one of the original IPL franchises, representing the city of Chennai from Tamil Nadu. The side plays its home matches at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, popularly known as Chepauk.
CSK has won five IPL trophies in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. Besides the IPL trophies, it has also won two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.
With its iconic yellow colours and strong connection to Chennai, CSK has become the flagship of the Super Kings brand. Its success helped the brand expand through JSK in South Africa and TSK in the USA. The wider organisation also operates Super Kings Academy centres focused on youth cricket development.
| Current Coach | Zaheer Khan |
| Current Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
Joburg Super Kings
Joburg Super Kings (JSK) was formed in 2022 and made its debut in the inaugural SA20 season in 2023 along with five other teams. JSK is owned through Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL), making it part of the wider Super Kings network.
Based in Johannesburg, the franchise plays its home matches at the Wanderers Stadium and carries the Super Kings identity through its yellow-and-green colours. The team has reached the SA20 playoffs in all the four seasons it has participated. Its highest finish came in 2024, when the side reached Qualifier 2 after defeating Paarl Royals in the Eliminator before losing to Durban’s Super Giants.
| Current Coach | Albie Morkel |
| Current Captain | TBA |
Texas Super Kings
Formed in 2023, Texas Super Kings (TSK) entered Major League Cricket as one of the league’s six inaugural franchises, marking the Super Kings brand’s entry into the USA. The franchise is owned in partnership with Chennai Super Kings and Texas-based investors Anurag Jain and Ross Perot Jr., who have been involved in the team since its formation.
Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, TSK plays its home games at Grand Prairie Stadium. Since the league began, the team has reached the playoffs in 3 out of 4 MLC seasons, with its performances helping the city of Texas establish itself as an important centre for developing professional cricket in the United States.
| Current Coach | TBA |
| Current Captain | Faf du Plessis |
Who Owns the Super Kings Franchise Teams?
The three Super Kings franchises have different ownership arrangements, although they are connected through the same brand.
| Team | Ownership relationship |
| Chennai Super Kings | Operated by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited |
| Joburg Super Kings | Owned through Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited |
| Texas Super Kings | Joint ownership involving Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited and US-based investors, Anurag Jain and Ross Perot Jr. |
How Are CSK, JSK and TSK Connected?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Joburg Super Kings (JSK), and Texas Super Kings (TSK) are part of the wider Super Kings cricket network, sharing the Super Kings name, lion-based logo, and yellow-led branding. The teams are connected through Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited and have shared cricketing and management links over the years.
Several players have represented multiple Super Kings teams. Faf du Plessis, Akeal Hosein and Devon Conway have played for CSK, JSK and TSK, while Stephen Fleming previously served as head coach of all three franchises.
At the same time, each team maintains its own local identity. CSK represents the city of Chennai from Tamil Nadu in India, while JSK and TSK represent Johannesburg in South Africa and Texas in the United States, respectively. Importantly, JSK and TSK are connected to CSK, but they are different teams competing in separate leagues.
Super Kings Teams by Country and Competition
The Super Kings franchise has teams in three countries: India, South Africa, and the United States. In India, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), while Joburg Super Kings (JSK) and Texas Super Kings (TSK) represent the franchise in South Africa’s SA20 league and Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States, respectively.
Both JSK and TSK originate from Chennai Super Kings and are international franchise teams established by CSK, expanding its presence beyond India into South Africa and the United States.
Super Kings Franchise Achievements
The Super Kings franchise has achieved notable success across the IPL, SA20, and Major League Cricket.
| Team | Major achievement |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won 5 IPL titles and 2 Champions League T20 trophies |
| Joburg Super Kings | Qualified for the SA20 playoffs in every season, with their best finish coming in 2024, when they reached Qualifier 2 |
| Texas Super Kings | Qualified for the MLC playoffs in 3 out of 4 seasons, reaching the Challenger round in all three playoff campaigns |
The above records are last updated as of September 29, 2026.
