IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders opened their account with a massive Rs 23.75 crore to bring home all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction on Sunday. Kolkata Knight Rider have made a steal by buying Quinton de Kock for 3.

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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are setting their sights on a record fourth IPL title to further cement their legacy. They secured their third championship in 2024 with a dominant 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership.

As the 2025 IPL season approaches, Venkatesh Iyers leadership could mark a new chapter for KKR. His unique combination of playing skills, leadership traits, and alignment with the teams vision makes him a promising candidate to guide the team.

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

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KKR IPL 2025 Full Squad and Auction Signings. Check Out the Complete List of Kolkata Knight Riders players in IPL 2025. Take a look at all the IPL 2025 mega auction buys with their price, purse remaining and the number of players bought ahead of the next Indian Premier League season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are targeting a fourth IPL title in 2025, aiming to build on their successful legacy. As the defending champions, KKR is focused on assembling a balanced squad with strong leadership.

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After retaining five players, GT spent 69 crores from its purse before the IPL 2025 mega auction, which is being held at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.