On March 22, KKR will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign.
Kolkata Knight Riders has named Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the 2025 IPL season. Rahane acknowledged his excitement, noting, “Leading KKR is an honour. Our team is well-rounded, and I’m excited to work with them to defend our title.
Rahane’s comeback as an IPL captain represents a significant improvement. Initially unsold after a lacklustre stint with CSK, KKR secured him for his base price of Rs 1.50 Cr in the accelerated auction round.
Since then, Rahane has rediscovered his form, leading Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy glory as the tournament’s top scorer with 469 runs at an impressive average of 58.62 and a blazing strike rate of 164.56.
