Australian all-rounder Jake Edwards joins Chennai Super Kings

Edwards becomes part of the CSK squad through a trade with Sunrisers Hyderabad

By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar

6 November 2026, 12:54 pm · 2 min read

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Australian seam-bowling all-rounder Jake Edwards will now play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2027 season. According to a report by Sportstar, he has joined Chennai Super Kings from Sunrisers Hyderabad through a trade ahead of the IPL 2027 auction scheduled for December 16.

The journey of 26-year-old Edwards in the IPL has been somewhat challenging. During the IPL 2026 auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad had included him in their team by outbidding Chennai Super Kings. He was the only uncapped foreign player selected in that auction, whom SRH purchased for ₹3 crore. However, due to a leg injury, he remained out for the entire season and could not begin his first IPL campaign.

Despite lacking IPL experience, Edwards has progressed rapidly in international cricket. He made his One Day International (ODI) and T20I debut for Australia in 2026. He had a very impressive start in the ODI format, where he claimed five wickets in only his second ODI match against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Edwards is a well-known name in Australian domestic cricket and has represented the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League. Additionally, he has visited India several times with the Australia-A team, giving him experience of the weather and conditions of the subcontinent. In the USA, he has also played for Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket under the guidance of Ricky Ponting.

Possessing the ability to contribute with both bat and ball, this player could prove to be an important addition for CSK. After missing his first opportunity in the IPL, Edwards now hopes to showcase his talent in the yellow jersey in the 2027 season.