Kolkata Knight Riders Auction Strategy, Players Retained & Probable Buys, Full List of Sold and Unsold Players & Top Purchases Today – Indian Premier League

Despite the financial constraint, KKR made some big moves on Day 1, surprising many with their bold strategies. With one of the smallest budgets heading into Day 2, the franchise still has key gaps to fill as they aim to assemble a championship-winning squad.

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was bought for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore on Sunday in Jeddah. The Madhya Pradesh batter said he is ready to captain Kolkata Knight Riders, if given an opportunity.

Kolkata Knight Riders' CEO Venky Mysore said his team's main objective for the IPL mega auction was to maintain balance and retain some core players.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made one large buy and a few other small buys at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

Check out of full squad Kolkata Knight Riders and the complete players list after the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have bought back Angkrish Raghuvanshi for INR 3 crores on the first day of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Only KKR and CSK showed display in the young Indian middle-order batsman. CSK eventually took the exit giving away the player to the IPL 2024 champions.

Will there be a 25-crore buy? Following the record bids at the IPL 2024 mini auction by KKR and SRH to buy the Australian pair of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins respectively, ther

Venkatesh Iyer rejoins Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore at the IPL 2025 Auction, becoming the third most expensive buy. The all-rounder was instrumental in KKR's recent success, including their IPL 2024 victory.