KKR IPL 2025 Auction Live: Key Player Acquisitions And Squad Updates For Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR IPL 2025 Full Squad: The Kolkata Knight Riders have assembled a formidable team in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Their triumph in IPL 2024 marked their third championship win, ending a decade-long title drought.

Venkatesh Iyer was KKR's first acquisition, costing Rs 23.75 crore. They also secured South African players Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje. The team's strategy focused on re-signing released players, achieving significant success in this endeavour.

Kolkata Knight Riders retained six key players to build a strong core for IPL 2025. Rinku Singh, known for his match-winning performances, was their most crucial retention. Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, both experienced Caribbean players, remain vital to KKR's plans with their power and versatility. Varun Chakravarthy, their leading spinner, was another essential retention for bowling stability. Uncapped talents Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh, now international players, were also retained to bolster the squad. With this solid foundation, KKR aims to compete fiercely for the title.

The Knight Riders will enter the second day of the IPL auction with just over Rs 10 crore remaining. They need to fill 12 player slots, including three overseas positions. No Right to Match (RTM) cards are available for them.

**The Purse updated after Day 1 of Mega Auction

Kolkata Knight Riders began their purchases at the IPL Auction 2025 by acquiring Venkatesh Iyer for an impressive Rs 23.75 crore. They also bought Quinton de Kock from South Africa for Rs 3.60 crore.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz returned to the team at his base price of Rs 2 crore. Anrich Nortje from South Africa joined the Knight Riders for Rs 6.5 crore. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Vaibhav Arora rejoined the team while Mayank Markande was acquired at his base price.

**The Players List will be updated as Day 2 of Mega Auction progresses

KKR IPL 2025 Squad: Full List of Kolkata Knight Riders Players after Day 1 of Mega Auction

The current squad includes Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora and Mayank Markande.