• Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have built a strong squad for the IPL 2025 mega auction.

  • KKR are yet to name a captain of their squad.

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Squad: Complete players list of KKR after the mega auction
Rinku Singh, Andre Russell (PC: X)

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have built an impressive squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, combining ꧟seasoned stars with promising talent to strengthen their title aspirations. The franchise made strategic moves duriཧng the mega auction, assembling a well-rounded team poised to compete at the highest level.

Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Squad:

  • Rinku Singh: The fan-favorite retained for his match-winning ability and consistency in the middle order.
  • Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Dynamic wicketkeeper-batters offering explosive starts at the top.
  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi: A young talent to watch, capable of making significant contributions in key moments.
  • Venkatesh Iyer: The all-rounder, retained during the mega auction, remains a crucial part of KKR’s core. He is a proven match-winner and can contribute with both bat and ball.
  • Ramandeep Singh: A dependable domestic player adding depth to the squad.
  • Andre Russell: The powerhouse all-rounder returns as the team’s trump card in both departments.
  • Anrich Nortje: The fiery South African pacer enhances KKR’s bowling arsenal with his speed and precision.
  • Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora: Promising bowlers providing pace options for the team.
  • Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy: The spin duo known for their wicket-taking ability and economy in the middle overs.
  • Mayank Markhande: A skilled leg-spinner adding versatility to KKR’s bowling attack.
  • Rovman Powell: A big-hitting middle-order batter capable of turning games single-handedly.
  • Manish Pandey: The experienced batter brings stability and composure to the batting lineup.
  • Spencer Johnson: An exciting pace-bowling prospect with the potential to shine on big stages.
  • Luvnith Sisodia: A young wicketkeeper-batter offering a backup option.
  • Ajinkya Rahane: The veteran batter adds leadership and adaptability to KKR’s top order.
  • Anukul Roy: A reliable all-rounder offering both batting depth and spin options.
  • Moeen Ali: The English all-rounder brings experience and flair, contributing with both bat and ball.
  • Umran Malik: The pace sensation known for his raw speed, a valuable addition to KKR’s bowling lineup.

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A promising squad

With a mix of experienced campaigners like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali and Ajinkya Rahane, alongside emerging stars such as Rinku Singh and Umran Malik, KKR have put together a squad capable of dominating the 2025 IPL season. Their balanced team composition ensures depth in both batting and bowling, raising fans’ hopes for a strong title challenge.

KKR supporters eagerly await the season, ready to ♓ch✱eer their team as they aim for IPL glory.

Also READ: CEO Venky Mysore opens up on the prospect of Ajinkya Rahane leading 🐼KKR in IPL 2025

 

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