Kolkata Knight Riders
Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re - 3x IPL Champions
Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re - 3x IPL Champions
| # | Player | Role | Nationality | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajinkya Rahane | BAT | India | - | Captain |
| 2 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | WK | Afghanistan | - | Explosive Opener |
| 3 | Sunil Narine | ALL | West Indies | - | Mystery Spinner |
| 4 | Venkatesh Iyer | ALL | India | - | Power-hitting Allrounder |
| 5 | Rinku Singh | BAT | India | - | Finisher |
| 6 | Andre Russell | ALL | West Indies | - | Match-winner |
| 7 | Cameron Green | ALL | Australia | ₹25.20 Cr | Most Expensive Buy! |
| 8 | Varun Chakravarthy | BOWL | India | - | Lead Spinner |
| 9 | Matheesha Pathirana | BOWL | Sri Lanka | ₹18 Cr | Death Bowling Specialist |
| 10 | Harshit Rana | BOWL | India | - | Pace Battery |
| 11 | Vaibhav Arora | BOWL | India | - | Swing Bowler |
| 12 | Anrich Nortje | BOWL | South Africa | - | Express Pace |
Owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, KKR entered the IPL in 2008 with enormous fan following. The early years were challenging, but under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy, KKR won back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2014, establishing themselves as one of the most successful franchises. The iconic Eden Gardens became a fortress, and players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell became KKR legends.
After a decade-long wait, KKR clinched their third title in 2024 under Shreyas Iyer, with Sunil Narine reinventing himself as a devastating opening batsman. The 2026 season sees KKR defending their crown with Ajinkya Rahane at the helm. The addition of Cameron Green for a record ₹25.20 Cr and Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 Cr signals their ambition to build a dynasty.
Two mystery spinners going head-to-head when KKR face GT. Narine's dual role as opener-spinner against Rashid's googlies creates a unique battle. Can Narine hit Rashid out of the attack? Can Rashid restrict Narine's scoring? A chess match within the game.
Andre Russell's ability to hit sixes at will in the death overs makes him the most feared finisher. His battles against Jasprit Bumrah (MI), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) are must-watch moments that can swing entire matches in the final overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz's explosive opening batting against quality new-ball bowlers like Trent Boult (RR), Mitchell Starc (DC), and Mohammed Shami (GT) will be a key battleground. Gurbaz's ability to dominate powerplays can set the tone for KKR's imposing totals.
Matheesha Pathirana's slingy action and toe-crushing yorkers are his signature weapons. His matchups against power-hitters like Heinrich Klaasen (SRH), David Miller (GT), and Rishabh Pant (LSG) at the death will be pivotal in determining close games for KKR.