IPL 2025: Predicted XI of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the season
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
The three time IPL champions recruited the services of Spencer Johnson for Rs 2.80 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The left arm pacer is indeed a valuable addition to the team’s bowling attack. He is best known for his space and accuracy and can deliver the goods in both power play and death overs. The former Gujarat Titans’ player has played five games in the IPL, accounting for four dismissals to his name.
KKR re-signed Vaibhav Arora for Rs 1.8 crore at the IPL auction is a promising Indian pacer who is known for his ability to swing and seam. Having played 21 games in the IPL, the 26 year old has picked up 19 wickets to his name at an economy of 9.18.
Varun Chakravarthy is one of the top spinners in the Indian Premier League. The mystery spinner has been one of the pillars of KKR’s bowling attack. He is best known for his Deceptive variations and thoroughly thrives in controlling the middle overs and taking key wickets. The 33 year old was retained by KKR ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, has played 71 games in the IPL and has taken 83 wickets to his name at an economy of 7.56, including 1 five-wicket haul.
KKR retained Harshit Rana for Rs 4 crore ahead of the auction. The young baseman has shown his promise with his space and bounds. He is known for his potential to bowl at the death and provide crucial breakthroughs, which makes him an exciting prospect. The 22 year old picked up 25 wickets in 21 matches in the IPL.
