Kolkata Knight Riders
Franchise History & Legacy
Celebrated for an aggressive brand identity, a spin-heavy home philosophy, and unearthing explosive T20 match-winners. They returned to the top with a dominant title run in 2024.
IPL 2027 Retained & Released Players
Retained Players 15
Released Players 9
Franchise Fan Poll
Voice your opinion! How do you rate Kolkata Knight Riders's prospects and squad for the upcoming season?
[sportzclaus_custom_poll question="Will Kolkata Knight Riders win the upcoming championship title?" options="Yes, absolutely!,Playoffs contender,Unlikely - squad needs rebuilding,No chance" poll_id="ipl_win_kolkata-knight-riders" color="#3A225D"]IPL 2027 Auction Strategy & Purse
Reclaimed Purse for IPL 2027 Auction
By releasing 9 players including high-profile star Matheesha Pathirana, young keeper Tejasvi Dahiya, and Ramandeep Singh, Kolkata Knight Riders have reclaimed ₹31.05 Crore in purse value to target strategic reinforcements at the auction.
IPL 2027 Auction Strategy & Core Targets
Premium Overseas Fast Bowler
A premium overseas fast bowler is required to fill the massive void left by Matheesha Pathirana's release.
Impact Middle-Order Batter
Securing an impactful middle-order batter to replace Ramandeep Singh and provide stability in the middle overs.
Reliable Lower-Order Finisher
Finding a reliable finisher who can ease the scoring burden on Rinku Singh during the death overs.
Current Season Squad
Batters & Wicketkeepers
All-Rounders
Bowlers
Year-by-Year League Standings
| Season / Year | Standing / Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 7th Place |
| 2025 | 8th Place |
| 2024 | 1st Place |
| 2023 | 7th Place |
| 2022 | 7th Place |
Championship Trophies
- Champion 2012 Season
- Champion 2014 Season
- Champion 2024 Season