The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), are all set to defend their title with a new skipper at the helm for Indian Premier League 2025. (Schedule | Teams | Points Table)
KKR will kick off their IPL campaign with an exciting clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday, March 22.
KKR, three-time IPL champions (2012, 2014, and 2024), are now targeting their fourth title in the 2025 season. As defending champions, they’ve retained a strong core, keeping six key players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, offering a clear picture of their preferred playing XI.
During the auction, KKR focused on continuity, re-signing most of their squad and only parting ways with 4-5 key players. The team remains largely settled, with the owners opting for stability rather than major changes, trusting the successful formula that led them to victory in 2024.
Can they defend their title and conquer the IPL again this year?
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KKR Full Squad
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
KKR At IPL 2025: Full Schedule And Results
Mar 22: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Kolkata (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Mar 26: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Mar 31: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 03: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 08: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata (03:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 15: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Chandigarh (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 21: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans in Kolkata (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 26: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings in Kolkata (7:30 PM) SCORECARD | MATCH BLOG
Apr 29: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi (7:30 PM) SCORECARD
May 04: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata (3:30 PM) SCORECARD
May 07: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata (7:30 PM) SCORECARD
May 10: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad (7:30 PM) SCORECARD
May 17: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru (7:30 PM) SCORECARD
Indian Premier League 2025: Live Streaming
Catch the live streaming of IPL 2025 matches on the JioHotstar app and website in India. The matches will also be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and Network 18 TV channels.
