KKR IPL 2025 Schedule: As the cricketing world gears up for another exhilarating season of the Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are poised to make a significant impact in IPL 2025. Fresh off their triumphant victory in the 2024 season, KKR enters the tournament with renewed vigor and high expectations.
Under the astute leadership of newly appointed captain Ajinkya Rahane and the strategic guidance of coach Chandrakant Pandit, KKR is set to defend their title with a formidable squad. The team’s blend of experienced veterans and emerging talents promises to deliver thrilling performances at their iconic home ground, Eden Gardens.
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KKR’s journey in IPL 2025 kicks off with a bang on March 22, as they face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season opener at Eden Gardens. This prime-time night match sets the stage for what promises to be an electrifying campaign for the two-time champions.
The schedule presents KKR with a mix of challenging encounters and strategic opportunities. Fans can look forward to riveting clashes, including a face-off against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 26, adding an exciting away fixture to their calendar.
As the Knight Riders embark on their quest for a hat-trick of titles, the cricketing community eagerly anticipates the magic and mayhem that KKR is known to bring to the IPL. With their powerful lineup and the passionate support of their fans, KKR is all set to paint the 2025 IPL season in their signature purple and gold.
KKR IPL 2025 Schedule in Full
Here’s the specific Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Schedule:
Match No | Date | Day | Time | Home | Away | Stadium |
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1 | March 22 | Sat | 19:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata |
6 | March 26 | Wed | 19:30 | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Guwahati |
12 | March 31 | Mon | 19:30 | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai |
15 | April 3 | Thu | 19:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
19 | April 6 | Sun | 15:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
25 | April 11 | Fri | 19:30 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai |
31 | April 15 | Tue | 19:30 | Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | New Chandigarh |
39 | April 21 | Mon | 19:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Gujarat Titans | Kolkata |
44 | April 26 | Sat | 19:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings | Kolkata |
48 | April 29 | Tue | 19:30 | Delhi Capitals | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
53 | May 4 | Sun | 15:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata |
57 | May 7 | Wed | 19:30 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata |
60 | May 10 | Sat | 19:30 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad |
68 | May 17 | Sat | 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru |
KKR Squad Overview
- Venkatesh Iyer (Rs 23.75 Cr)
- Quinton de Kock (Rs 3.6 Cr)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Rs 2 Cr)
- Anrich Nortje (Rs 6.5 Cr)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Rs 3 Cr)
- Rovman Powell (Rs 1.50 Cr)
- Manish Pandey (Rs 75 L)
- Spencer Johnson (Rs 2.80 Cr)
- Anukul Roy (Rs 40 L)
- Moeen Ali (Rs 2 Cr)
- Ajinkya Rahane (Rs 1.50 Cr)
- Lunith Sisodia (Rs 30 L)
- Umran Malik (Rs 75 L)
- Rinku Singh – Rs 13 crore
- Andre Russell – Rs 12 crore
- Sunil Narine – Rs 12 crore
- Varun Chakravarthy – Rs 12 crore
- Harshit Rana – Rs 4 crore
- Ramandeep Singh – Rs 4 crore
Read more: KKR Coaches List for IPL 2025: The Full Breakdown