In the IPL 2024 auction, KKR bought its first player in the form of Venkatesh Iyer. KKR spent money like water for Iyer. This player got Rs 23 crore 75 lakh. Venkatesh Iyer has been associated with KKR since 2021. He made his debut with this franchise but this team could not retain this player. However, KKR did not let Iyer go in the auction.

Players bought in auction

Venkatesh Iyer-23.75 crores

Kolkata will buy 19 players for Rs 51 crore!

Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 title under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. But the franchise did not retain Iyer for IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders retained a total of 6 players and spent Rs 69 crore. In such a situation, only Rs 51 crore remained in his purse for the mega auction. Kolkata needs 19 players, which also includes slots for 6 foreigners.

Kolkatans are 3 time champions

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL title in 2012, 2014 and 2024. In this respect, it is the third most successful team of IPL. Kolkata won the first two titles of IPL under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. KKR has been known for its ability and strength since the beginning. This time in the auction, she seems to be betting on the same type of players.

Kolkata Knight Riders team for IPL 2025

Sunil Narine – 12 crores
Rinku Singh- 13 crores
Andre Russell- 12 crores
Varun Chakraborty- 12 crores
Ramandeep Singh- 4 crores
Harshit Rana- 4 crores
Venkatesh Iyer-23.75 crores