Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, KKR retained six players, including their main spinners and fast bowlers. In the auction they managed to recover some key players from last season’s title-winning campaign.

While they were not able to retain or buy back all the players from the previous team, most of their bowling lineup has remained consistent.

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Now let’s take a look at the strongest KKR bowling attack for IPL 2025.

Spencer Johnson and Vaibhav Arora as Powerplay bowlers

Spencer Johnson and Vaibhav Arora will be the new bowlers in KKR’s powerplay in IPL 2025. Last season, Spencer Johnson of Gujarat Titans took four wickets in five matches. After returning from injury, he took eight wickets in three T20Is against Pakistan.

Vaibhav Arora, a member of KKR’s title-winning team, took 11 wickets in 10 matches, demonstrating his ability to swing both ways. His form has continued in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 13 wickets in six matches.

Spencer Johnson and Vaibhav Arora may not have IPL experience but they could form an effective partnership next season.

Harshit Rana as third pacer in middle and Death overs

Harshit Rana, a key member of KKR’s title-winning team, was signed by the franchise ahead of the auction. Last season, he was instrumental, taking 19 wickets in 13 games, particularly at middle and death.

Rana can bowl consistently in the mid-140s and due to his height, can generate bounce. He also has a knack for bowling well-hidden slower balls.

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy as Spin Duo

Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy were key players in KKR’s title-winning campaign last year. Chakravarthy took 21 wickets and Narine took 17, who excelled in the middle by breaking partnerships and producing crucial wickets in critical situations.

They are two of the best spinners in the IPL and will be very important for KKR’s success in 2025.

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Andre Russell as fourth pacer

Andre Russell was a key bowler for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, with 19 wickets in 15 games. He usually bowled in the middle and death overs, and frequently picked up crucial wickets at critical moments of the game to help KKR gain an advantage.

Russell is expected to be a key player as the fourth pacer this season. His ability to perform under pressure makes him an important member of KKR’s bowling lineup.

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