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.

Currently, Rishabh Pant sold to Lucknow Super Giants at INR 27 Crores is the most expensive player. Shreyas Iyer remains the second highest bid of IP so far with 26.75 Crores sold to Punjab Kings who also bag Yuzvendra Chahal at INR 18 Crores.

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.

After an intense bidding war with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Venkatesh Iyer returned to KKR for Rs 23.75 crore on Sunday.

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.