Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, participated in the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi with a budget of Rs 64.30 crore. They spent Rs 63.85 crore to acquire 13 players, comprising 7 Indians, 3 New Zealanders, 1 Australian, 1 Sri Lankan, and 1 Bangladeshi. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising talents. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was the most expensive buy for KKR at Rs 25.20 crore. New Zealand’s Finn Allen, a wicketkeeper-batter, joined the team for his base price of Rs 2 crore. Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana was signed for Rs 18 crore. Delhi’s Tejasvi Singh, an upcoming wicketkeeper-batter, was acquired for Rs 3 crore. Uncapped Indian pacer Kartik Tyagi came on board for his base price of Rs 30 lakh. Former CSK spinner Prashant Solanki was picked up for Rs 30 lakh. Rahul Tripathi returned to KKR for Rs 75 lakh. New Zealand stumper Tim Seifert was signed for Rs 1.50 crore. Bangladeshi star Mustafizur Rahman’s services were secured for Rs 9.20 crore. Delhi-based all-rounder Sarthak Ranjan and uncapped Indian all-rounder Daksh Kamra were acquired for Rs 30 lakh each. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra was signed for Rs 2 crore. Indian fast bowler Akash Deep, who represents Bengal in domestic cricket, joined KKR for Rs 1 crore. The team looks well-equipped for the upcoming season with a good balance of talent and experience.
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