Kolkata Knight Riders Squad 2026
Last updated: April 10, 2026
This page shows the officially confirmed Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the IPL 2026 season, organized by role and overseas status.
KKR Batters
| Player | Overseas |
|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (C) | — |
| Rinku Singh (VC) | — |
| Finn Allen | 🌍 |
| Manish Pandey | — |
| Rovman Powell | 🌍 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | — |
| Ramandeep Singh | — |
| Sarthak Ranjan | — |
| Rahul Tripathi | — |
All-rounders
All-Rounders
| Player | Overseas |
|---|---|
| Daksh Kamra | — |
| Cameron Green | 🌍 |
| Sunil Narine | 🌍 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 🌍 |
| Anukul Roy | — |
Bowlers
| Player | Overseas |
|---|---|
| Vaibhav Arora | — |
| Saurabh Dubey | — |
| Kartik Tyagi | — |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 🌍 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 🌍 |
| Navdeep Saini | — |
| Prashant Solanki | — |
| Umran Malik | — |
| Varun Chakravarthy | — |
Wicketkeepers
| Player | Overseas |
|---|---|
| Tejasvi Dahiya | — |
| Tim Seifert | 🌍 |
KKR Roster Strategy
Kolkata Knight Riders emphasize tactical flexibility, often building squads around spin variety and matchup-driven decision-making. KKR have historically valued bowlers who can control the middle overs and disrupt opposition rhythm.
Their overseas selections typically enhance tactical depth rather than pure star power. This approach allows KKR to adapt quickly to conditions and opposition strategies across different venues.
Notes
- Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
- Overseas quota: 8 overseas players added.
Squad FAQ
What is an IPL squad?
An IPL squad is the complete list of players registered by a franchise for the season.
How many players can be in an IPL squad?
Teams may register up to 25 players, with a minimum of 18.
How many overseas players are allowed in the squad?
A squad can include a maximum of 8 overseas players.
Does being in the squad guarantee playing time?
No. Matchday selections depend on form, conditions, opposition, and tactical decisions.
How often is this squad page updated?
Squad pages are updated whenever official changes are confirmed.