IPL 2025: KKR Full Squad, Player List, Roles, and Prices

IPL 2025 KKR full squad and player list revealed with detailed roles and prices
IPL 2025 KKR full squad and player list revealed with detailed 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:

PlayerNationCost
Rinku SinghIndiaINR 13 crore
Sunil NarineWest IndiesINR 12 crore
Andre RussellWest IndiesINR 12 crore
Varun ChakaravarthyIndiaINR 12 crore
Harshit RanaIndiaINR 4 crore
Ramandeep SinghIndiaINR 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:

PlayerNationRoleCost
Venkatesh IyerIndiaAll-Rounder23.75 Crores
Quinton de KockSouth AfricaWicket-Keeper3.60 crores
Rahmanullah GurbazAfghanistanWicket-Keeper2 Crores
Anrich NortjeSouth AfricaBowler6.50 crores
Angrish RahuvanshiIndiaBatter3 crores
Vaibhav AroraIndiaBowler1.80 crores
Mayank MarkandeIndiaBowler30 Lakhs
Rovman PowellWest IndiesAll Rounder1.50 crores
Manish PandeyIndiaBatter75 Lakh
Spencer JohnsonAustraliaBowler2 Crores
Ajinkya RahaneIndiaBatter1.50 crores
Umran MalikIndiaBowler75 Lakh
Anukul RoyIndiaAll-Rounder40 Lakh
Moeen AliEnglandAll-Rounder2 Crores
Luvnith SisodiaIndiaWicket-Keeper30 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-KeeperBatterAll-RounderBowlers
Quinton de Kock ✈️Rinku SinghSunil Narine ✈️Harshit Rana
Rahmanullah Gurbaz ✈️Ramandeep SinghAndre Russell ✈️Varun Chakaravarthy
Luvnith SisodiaAngrish RaghuvanshiVenkatesh IyerAnrich Nortje ✈️
Manish PandeyRovman PowellVaibhav Arora
Ajinkya RahaneAnukul RoyMayank Markande
Moeen AliSpencer 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.

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