Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), aiming for a fourth IPL title, retained key players like Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine. They made a record-breaking purchase of Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 23.75 crore and acquired Quinton de Kock,

KKR went all out for Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore, who might probably and potentially be their captaincy option for IPL 2025. However, the Knight Riders did balance out that bid with some steals of Anrich Nortje,

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made bold and strategic moves during the IPL 2025 mega auction, enhancing their retained core with a blend of star players and emerging talents. KKR made headlines by signing Venkatesh Iyer for a staggering ₹23.