Kolkata Knight Riders IPL News

The IPL 2025 points table shows Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) leading with 14 points from 10 matches, closely followed by Gujarat Titans (GT) with 12 points and the best net run rate. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are also in strong contention, with 12 points each. Punjab Kings (PBKS) have 11 points, while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) sit at 10 points. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are struggling, with low points and poor net run rates, complicating their playoff aspirations.

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22, when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. During the IPL Mega Auction, KKR assembled a strong squad, including several key overseas players, who are expected to feature in their starting Playing XI in the upcoming season. Here's the four overseas players, who are likely to start for KKR in the upcoming IPL 2025: