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16.72 Lakh Per Run To 6.5 Crore Per Wicket: KKR’s Most Expensive IPL 2025 Signings Deliver Shocking Performances - Check In Pics

The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) splash the cash in the auction, making bold moves to secure a mix of firepower and finesse. But did the big buys deliver value for money? Let’s break down how each of KKR’s high-profile purchases fared, and how much each run or wicket ended up costing the franchise.

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Updated:May 27, 2025, 04:51 PM IST

Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 Crore (142 Runs)

1/10

KKR’s most expensive buy turned out to be a massive disappointment.

Biggest Disappointment For KKR (Money per Run: ₹16.72 lakh)

2/10

With only 142 runs to his name, Venkatesh Iyer’s season translated to a staggering ₹16.72 lakh per run. Expectations were sky-high, but his returns were far from it.

Varun Chakravarthy – ₹12 Crore (Wickets: 17)

3/10

One of the few success stories, Varun delivered well with 17 wickets, making each one cost around ₹70.59 lakh.

Money per Wicket: ₹70.59 lakh

4/10

A reliable middle-over weapon, Chakravarthy gave decent returns considering the inflated price tags in modern IPL auctions.

Rinku Singh – ₹13 Crore Runs Scored: 206

5/10

One of KKR’s most loved players in recent years, Rinku Singh did decently but didn’t quite set the tournament alight.

Money per Run: ₹6.31 lakh

6/10

His 206 runs came at a cost of ₹6.31 lakh per run. Respectable, but not exactly a steal.

Ramandeep Singh – ₹4 Crore (Runs Scored: 47)

7/10

Ramandeep Singh couldn't justify his ₹4 crore tag. Scoring just 47 runs, each came at a cost of ₹8.51 lakh.

Money per Run: ₹8.51 lakh

8/10

A player picked for his all-round abilities, he didn't quite live up to the billing with the bat.

Anrich Nortje – ₹6.5 Crore

9/10

The biggest letdown among KKR’s bowling buys was South African speedster Anrich Nortje.

Money Per Wicket 6.5 Crore

10/10

The biggest letdown among KKR’s bowling buys was South African speedster Anrich Nortje. With just a solitary wicket to show for ₹6.5 crore, it was an astonishing ₹6.5 crore per wicket a luxury price for minimal impact.