IPL Franchise· Est. 2008 · 3 Titles
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Home Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Budget Utilized:₹125.0 / ₹125.0 Cr
Remaining Budget: ₹0.05 CrSquad: 21Overseas: 8
Total 2026 Budget
₹125.00 Cr
BCCI Cap LimitSpent Budget
₹124.95 Cr
100% AllocatedRemaining Budget
₹0.05 Cr
Available BalanceIPL Championships
3 Titles
Since 2008IPL 2026 Key Squad & Contracts (10 Players Listed)
Retained core and high-value acquisitions for the 2026 campaign.
Venkatesh Iyer
All-Rounder · Auction
₹23.75 Cr
Batter · Retained
₹13.00 Cr
Profile ↗Varun Chakaravarthy
Bowler · Retained
₹12.00 Cr
Sunil NarineOS
All-Rounder · Retained
₹12.00 Cr
Andre RussellOS
All-Rounder · Retained
₹12.00 Cr
Anrich NortjeOS
Bowler · Auction
₹6.50 Cr
Harshit Rana
Bowler · Uncapped
₹4.00 Cr
Ramandeep Singh
All-Rounder · Uncapped
₹4.00 Cr
Quinton de KockOS
Wicketkeeper · Auction
₹3.60 Cr
Spencer JohnsonOS
Bowler · Auction
₹2.80 Cr
Historical Budget Allocations (2022–2026)
Year-by-year financial allocation for Kolkata Knight Riders.
| Season | Total Budget | Spent Budget | Remaining Budget | Squad Size | Overseas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₹125.00 Cr | ₹124.95 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr | 21 | 8 |
| 2025 | ₹120.00 Cr | ₹119.95 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr | 21 | 8 |
| 2024 | ₹100.00 Cr | ₹99.95 Cr | ₹0.05 Cr | 23 | 8 |
| 2023 | ₹95.00 Cr | ₹93.35 Cr | ₹1.65 Cr | 24 | 8 |
| 2022 | ₹90.00 Cr | ₹89.55 Cr | ₹0.45 Cr | 25 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Financial and squad questions regarding Kolkata Knight Riders.
Q1How much remaining auction purse does KKR have for IPL 2026?
Kolkata Knight Riders possesses a remaining purse balance of ₹0.05 Crore INR out of their total ₹125.00 Crore purse allocation, having committed ₹124.95 Crore across retentions and auction buys.
Q2Who is the most expensive player in the KKR IPL 2026 squad?
The highest-paid player on the Kolkata Knight Riders roster for IPL 2026 is Venkatesh Iyer at ₹23.75 Crore INR.
Q3What is the home venue and championship record of KKR?
Kolkata Knight Riders plays their home matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Established in 2008, the franchise has captured 3 IPL championship titles.