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IPL 2025: KKR Team Analysis, Possible11, Full Squads

Updated - 20-MAR-2025 10:29 IST

G11-Fantasy Cricket Prediction for Today's Match

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Indian Premier League (IPL) champions from the previous season, are preparing for the 2025 season with hopes of winning the league for the fourth time. The goal of KKR's strategic purchases and new leadership under Ajinkya Rahane is to keep on controlling the league.

SWOT Of Kolkata Knight Riders

Strengths

  • Strong All-Rounders: Andre Russell and Sunil Narine give depth in the bowling and batting departments, allowing them flexibility in game situations.
  • Powerful Leadership: It is believed that Ajinkya Rahane's extensive knowledge and cool manner will encourage a strategic approach to the game.

Weaknesses

  • Regularity in Pace Bowling: Although bowlers like Umran Malik have raw pace, they have previously struggled with accuracy, which could be an issue during key match phases.
  • Middle-Order Stability: In order to prevent any batting collapses, relying on players like Manish Pandey and Rinku Singh requires regular performances.

Opportunities

  • Developing Talents: Young players like Angkrish Raghuvanshi have the opportunity to show off their skills on a large stage, which could help them win a seat on the squad.
  • Home Advantage: KKR has the chance to take advantage of well-known surroundings as Eden Gardens will host both the first game and the final match.

Threats

  • Injury Issues: Andre Russell and other key players have previously struggled with injuries; their health will be vital for KKR's success.
  • Change Issues: Getting used to new leadership and merging new members may cause early issues with teamwork and work.

Kolkata Knight Riders Match Schedule

Date

Opponent

Venue

Time (IST)

March 22, 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Eden Garden, Kolkata

7:30 PM

March 26, 2025

Rajasthan Royals

Guwahati

7:30 PM

March 31, 2025

Mumbai Indians

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

7:30 PM

April 3, 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Eden Garden, Kolkata

7:30 PM

April 6, 2025

Lucknow Supergiants

Eden Garden, Kolkata

3:30 PM

April 11, 2025

Chennai Super Kings

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

7:30 PM

April 15, 2025

Punjab Kings

Chandigarh

7:30 PM

April 21, 2025

Gujarat Titans

Eden Garden, Kolkata

7:30 PM

April 26, 2025

Punjab Kings

Eden Garden, Kolkata

7:30 PM

April 29, 2025

Delhi Capitals

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

7:30 PM

May 4, 2025

Rajasthan Royals

Eden Garden, Kolkata

3:30 PM

May 7, 2025

Chennai Super Kings

Eden Garden, Kolkata

7:30 PM

May 10, 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

7:30 PM

May 17, 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders

M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

7:30 PM

Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squads For IPL 2025

Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Luvnith Sisodia, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer (Vice-Captain), Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Anrich Nortje, Umran Malik, Varun Chakravarthy, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, and Spencer Johnson

Kolkata Knight Riders Possible 11

Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper), Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Chetan Sakriya, and Vaibhav Arora

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