Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with unprecedented financial muscle and the highest number of available slots among all ten teams. With a massive rebuild on the cards and several high-profile releases, KKR are set to dominate the auction dynamics this year.
KKR remaining purse for IPL 2026 auction
KKR will walk into the auction with a record Rs 64.30 crore, the biggest purse of IPL 2026. This gives them unmatched flexibility to target marquee all-rounders, overseas power-hitters, and proven match-winners.
KKR remaining slots for IPL 2026 auction
The franchise has 13 slots available, including six overseas slots, offering them the widest room in the tournament to restructure their squad.
KKR released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Luvnith Sisodia, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Spencer Johnson, Venkatesh Iyer.
KKR have moved on from several big names, including long-time star Andre Russell and experienced campaigners like de Kock, Moeen Ali, and Nortje. The exit of multiple overseas players indicates a complete overhaul of their global contingent.
KKR retained players for IPL 2026 season
Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.
KKR’s retained core blends experience and explosiveness—Narine and Varun lead the spin attack, Rinku Singh remains their standout finisher, and young Indian talents like Angkrish and Harshit Rana continue to form the franchise’s emerging backbone.
With the biggest purse, the most slots, and a clear opening for a fresh leadership group and overseas firepower, KKR are expected to be the most aggressive buyers at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
