IPL 2025: KKR Full Squad, Player List, Roles, and Prices
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have finalized their IPL 2025 squad. Their bold auction strategy stunned fans and experts alike. The franchise entered the mega auction in Jeddah with a ₹51 crore budget. Their aggressive bidding for star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer stole the spotlight. By securing Iyer for ₹23.75 crores, KKR showed their intent to keep their core team for the next season.
Before the auction, KKR kept six key players: Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh. They spent ₹57 crores on retentions. But, the IPL salary cap rules limited them to ₹51 crores for new signings. However, the franchise has assembled a formidable squad within that constraint.
KKR’s Costliest Player in IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Venkatesh Iyer became KKR’s most expensive signing. The franchise outbid RCB in a heated auction. The ₹23.75 crores spent on Iyer shows KKR’s reliance on his great performances in recent seasons. His skills and match-winning performances made him a must-have for the Riders.
Full list of retained players:
| Player | Nation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rinku Singh | India | INR 13 crore |
| Sunil Narine | West Indies | INR 12 crore |
| Andre Russell | West Indies | INR 12 crore |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | India | INR 12 crore |
| Harshit Rana | India | INR 4 crore |
| Ramandeep Singh | India | INR 4 crore |
Players Bought by KKR in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction
Here is a list of players KKR acquired in the mega auction. It includes their roles and prices:
| Player | Nation | Role | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venkatesh Iyer | India | All-Rounder | 23.75 Crores |
| Quinton de Kock | South Africa | Wicket-Keeper | 3.60 crores |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | Wicket-Keeper | 2 Crores |
| Anrich Nortje | South Africa | Bowler | 6.50 crores |
| Angrish Rahuvanshi | India | Batter | 3 crores |
| Vaibhav Arora | India | Bowler | 1.80 crores |
| Mayank Markande | India | Bowler | 30 Lakhs |
| Rovman Powell | West Indies | All Rounder | 1.50 crores |
| Manish Pandey | India | Batter | 75 Lakh |
| Spencer Johnson | Australia | Bowler | 2 Crores |
| Ajinkya Rahane | India | Batter | 1.50 crores |
| Umran Malik | India | Bowler | 75 Lakh |
| Anukul Roy | India | All-Rounder | 40 Lakh |
| Moeen Ali | England | All-Rounder | 2 Crores |
| Luvnith Sisodia | India | Wicket-Keeper | 30 Lakh |
Full KKR Squad for IPL 2025
As the auction continues in Jeddah, here is the updated full squad of Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2025:
| Wicket-Keeper | Batter | All-Rounder | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock ✈️ | Rinku Singh | Sunil Narine ✈️ | Harshit Rana |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz ✈️ | Ramandeep Singh | Andre Russell ✈️ | Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Luvnith Sisodia | Angrish Raghuvanshi | Venkatesh Iyer | Anrich Nortje ✈️ |
| Manish Pandey | Rovman Powell | Vaibhav Arora | |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Anukul Roy | Mayank Markande | |
| Moeen Ali | Spencer Johnson | ||
| Umran Malik |
Key Takeaways from KKR’s IPL 2025 Auction Strategy
KKR‘s approach to the auction has been both bold and calculated. They aim to secure top talent while sticking to a tight budget. Spending nearly half their purse on one player shows a high regard for Iyer’s skills as a versatile leader.
The franchise has a core of experienced, winning players: Russell and Narine. This ensures continuity and balance.
Stay tuned for live updates on the IPL 2025 mega auction. We’ll cover all team rosters and key player signings.
