The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made bold and strategic moves during the IPL 2025 mega auction, enhancing their retained core with a blend of star players and emerging talents.
KKR made headlines by signing Venkatesh Iyer for a staggering ₹23.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in their squad.
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The versatile all-rounder is set to be a cornerstone of the team’s campaign this season. The defending champions made headlines at the auction by acquiring 15 players.
Among their key signings were South African pacer Anrich Nortje and West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell. Nortje, secured for ₹6.50 crore, is set to enhance KKR’s bowling attack with his sheer pace and aggression.
These strategic moves reflect KKR's determination to assert their dominance in IPL 2025. Here is the complete KKR squad for IPL 2025.
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KKR Team 2025 Players List With Price
| Sr. No. | Player | Base Price | Price (INR) |
| 1 | Venkatesh Iyer | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹23,75,00,000 |
| 2 | Anrich Nortje | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹6,50,00,000 |
| 3 | Quinton De Kock | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹3,60,00,000 |
| 4 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | ₹30,00,000 | ₹3,00,00,000 |
| 5 | Spencer Johnson | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,80,00,000 |
| 6 | Moeen Ali | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 |
| 7 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | ₹2,00,00,000 | ₹2,00,00,000 |
| 8 | Vaibhav Arora | ₹30,00,000 | ₹1,80,00,000 |
| 9 | Ajinkya Rahane | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 |
| 10 | Rovman Powell | ₹1,50,00,000 | ₹1,50,00,000 |
| 11 | Umran Malik | ₹75,00,000 | ₹75,00,000 |
| 12 | Manish Pandey | ₹75,00,000 | ₹75,00,000 |
| 13 | Anukul Roy | ₹30,00,000 | ₹40,00,000 |
| 14 | Luvnith Sisodia | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
| 15 | Mayank Markande | ₹30,00,000 | ₹30,00,000 |
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Kolkata Knight Riders 2025 Players List
| Sr. No. | Player |
| 1 | Rinku Singh |
| 2 | Varun Chakaravarthy |
| 3 | Sunil Narine |
| 4 | Andre Russell |
| 5 | Harshit Rana |
| 6 | Ramandeep Singh |
| 7 | Venkatesh Iyer |
| 8 | Quinton de Kock |
| 9 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| 10 | Anrich Nortje |
| 11 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| 12 | Vaibhav Arora |
| 13 | Mayank Markande |
| 14 | Rovman Powell |
| 15 | Manish Pandey |
| 16 | Spencer Johnson |
| 17 | Luvnith Sisodia |
| 18 | Ajinkya Rahane |
| 19 | Anukul Roy |
| 20 | Moeen Ali |
| 21 | Umran Malik |
- KKR Purse Remaining: ₹5 Lakhs
- KKR RTM Cards: None
- KKR Player Slots Remaining: 4
- KKR Overseas Player Slots Remaining: 0
- KKR Retained Players List: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh
Who is the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders?
The captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2025 IPL season is Venkatesh Iyer. Known for his dynamic all-round skills and composure under pressure, Iyer has been entrusted with leading the team as they aim for a successful campaign in the upcoming season. His leadership is expected to bring fresh energy and strategic depth to KKR.
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Who is the Head Coach of KKR?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have brought in some of the most renowned figures in cricket and sports management for their support staff. Leading the team as Head Coach is Chandrakant Pandit, celebrated for his exceptional tactical skills and strategic expertise.
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