In the IPL 2025 auction, teams quickly acquired some of the best Indian and foreign players to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders entered the auction with a strong retention strategy, retaining key players who have performed consistently for the team.

This solid foundation allowed them to approach the auction with precision, focusing on calculated moves to further improve their team.

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At the conclusion of the auction, KKR successfully created a squad of 21 players, making impactful additions in various price ranges.

These strategic acquisitions have strengthened their lineup, ensuring a balanced and highly competitive team prepared to defend their title in the upcoming season.

KKR has one of the best Spin Attack

One of Kolkata Knight Riders’ key strengths for IPL 2025 is their spin attack, widely considered to be the best in the tournament. Ahead of the auction, KKR retained its two main spinners, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, ensuring stability in this critical department.

Known for their ability to perform under pressure, Narine and Chakravarthy form the backbone of KKR’s bowling attack and are capable of excelling in any conditions.

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Since 2021, Narine and Chakravarthy have played 57 matches, with Narine claiming 53 wickets and Chakravarthy 65. Both have been exceptionally economical, with Narine topping the list among bowlers who have played more than 30 matches and bowled a minimum of 75 overs, with a Best IPL economy rate of 6.62. Chakravarthy has also been impressive, maintaining a strong economy of 7.68.

Their contributions were vital in KKR’s title-winning campaign last year, where they combined for 38 wickets. As key bowlers in the middle, both Narine and Chakravarthy have been instrumental in breaking partnerships and taking critical wickets at crucial moments.

Narine and Chakravarthy are two of the best spinners in the IPL, and their partnership will be instrumental for KKR’s success in 2025. With this duo at the helm, KKR’s spin attack is well positioned to dominate next season.

Additionally, the team added Mayank Markande and Moeen Ali to its spin department, providing flexibility to adapt its bowling line-up depending on the conditions.

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