KKR squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders final team and projected XI with full list of players and price tags after IPL mega auction
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prioritised retaining their championship core, splashing Rs 23.75 crore on Venkatesh Iyer. Unable to keep Nitish Rana, KKR brought in Manish Pandey and Ajinkya Rahane to bolster their batting line-up. Spencer Johnson and Rovman Powell joined the squad, adding bowling depth and international experience.