Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 – Full Squad & Season Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders enter IPL 2026 as defending champions looking to retain their title in Season 19. KKR’s balanced squad combines aggressive batting at the top with quality pace and spin bowling options across all departments.
KKR IPL 2026 Retained Players
Kolkata Knight Riders retained their championship-winning core ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, keeping the players central to their title-winning formula from Season 17.
- Shreyas Iyer — Batsman / Captain
- Sunil Narine — All-Rounder
- Andre Russell — All-Rounder
- Varun Chakravarthy — Spin Bowler
- Rinku Singh — Finisher
KKR IPL 2026 Auction Buys
KKR used the IPL 2026 auction to add depth to their squad while maintaining the core that delivered the championship. The franchise targeted specific overseas options and domestic talent to strengthen their bowling attack.
KKR IPL 2026 Season Preview
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of the largest and most atmospheric stadiums in world cricket. KKR’s home support provides a significant advantage and the Eden Gardens pitch typically suits their combination of aggressive batting and varied spin bowling throughout Season 19.
KKR IPL 2026 Live Score & Results
Follow Kolkata Knight Riders live score, match results and points table position throughout IPL 2026. KKR play 14 league matches with home fixtures at Eden Gardens where their spin-heavy attack is at its most effective.