Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have finally revealed their list of retained players for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. They are one of the teams that have released their captain. Shreyas Iyer will be a part of the auction pool. Rinku Singh is their most expensive retained player at 13 crores. They have retained five more players apart from which include Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh.
Here's the list of players retained by KKR for IPL 2025:
Rinku Singh: 13 cr
Varun Chakaravarthy: 12 cr
Sunil Narine: 12 cr
Andre Russell: 12 cr
Harshit Rana: 4 cr
Ramandeep Singh: 4 cr
How have KKR fared in IPL so far?
KKR have consistently been a force to reckon with in the IPL. Their impressive performances have led to several memorable moments and title wins.
In 2024, KKR clinched their third IPL title, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. This season was particularly dominant, as they finished with the fewest losses and bowled out their opponents multiple times. They also achieved the milestone of topping the points table for the first time.
Prior to this, KKR had secured titles in 2014 and 2012. The 2014 victory was marked by a thrilling chase of 200 runs against Kings XI Punjab. In 2012, they made history by successfully chasing down a 200-run target in the final against Chennai Super Kings, a record that still stands. A notable aspect of KKR's IPL history is their perfect record in finals held on Indian soil. They have emerged victorious in all their home finals, with their only loss coming in the 2021 final in Dubai.
KKR's remaining purse for IPL 2025
KKR will enter IPL 2025 auction with a remaining purse of Rs 51 crore
