IPL 2025: KKR’s Predicted Playing XI, Squad, and Full Schedule
Kolkata Knight Riders, three-time champions of the Indian Premier League, begin another action-packed season in this year’s IPL 2025, beginning with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their own fortress, the Eden Gardens, on March 22.
With excitement blooming among the fans for KKR to be back on the field, here’s a sneak peek into KKR’s best playing XI, full squad composition and the complete IPL 2025 schedule.
KKR’s Predicted Playing XI – IPL 2025
Based on squad depth, player form, and balance, here’s the predicted best XI for KKR this season:
✅ Quinton de Kock (WK)
✅ Sunil Narine
✅ Venkatesh Iyer
✅ Ajinkya Rahane
✅ Rinku Singh
✅ Andre Russell
✅ Ramandeep Singh
✅ Harshit Rana
✅ Varun Chakaravarthy
✅ Spencer Johnson
✅ Vaibhav Arora
This lineup has a strong mix of firepower and balance, with explosive all-rounders, aggressive top-order batters, and wicket-taking bowlers.
📋 KKR Squad Composition – IPL 2025
KKR has built a solid squad for IPL 2025, blending experienced campaigners and young talents.
Batters:
- Rinku Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rovman Powell
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Manish Pandey
- Luvnith Sisodia
Wicketkeepers:
- Quinton de Kock
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
All-rounders:
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Andre Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Anukul Roy
- Ramandeep Singh
- Moeen Ali
Fast Bowlers:
- Harshit Rana
- Vaibhav Arora
- Anrich Nortje
- Spencer Johnson
- Umran Malik
Spinners:
- Mayank Markande
- Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR’s depth in all-rounders and spin department could be game-changers in IPL 2025.
📅 KKR’s Full Schedule – IPL 2025
The Kolkata Knight Riders will play 14 league matches, including 7 home games at the Eden Gardens.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 (Sat) | vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| March 26 (Wed) | vs RR | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| March 31 (Mon) | vs MI | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| April 3 (Thu) | vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 6 (Sun) | vs LSG | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| April 11 (Fri) | vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| April 15 (Tue) | vs PBKS | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| April 21 (Mon) | vs GT | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 26 (Sat) | vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| April 29 (Tue) | vs DC | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| May 4 (Sun) | vs RR | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| May 7 (Wed) | vs CSK | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| May 10 (Sat) | vs SRH | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| May 17 (Sat) | vs RCB | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
📍 IPL 2025 Playoff & Final Details
The IPL 2025 playoffs will take place from May 20 to May 25, with the final set to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- Qualifier 1: May 20 – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Eliminator: May 21 – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Qualifier 2: May 23 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Final: May 25 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR will be eyeing the final on home turf, aiming to lift their third IPL title.
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