{"id":271,"date":"2026-01-27T16:42:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/?p=271"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:12:51","slug":"kkr-squad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/kkr-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"KKR Squad 2026 \u2013 Full player list of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KKR Squad 2026 has been officially finalized after the IPL auction, and fans can now view the complete player list for the defending champions. The squad features a mix of retained core players and exciting new signings like Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/kkr-squad\/#KKR_Squad_2026\" >KKR Squad 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/kkr-squad\/#KKR_possible_playing_XI_for_IPL_2026\" >KKR possible playing XI for IPL 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/kkr-squad\/#Foreign_Players_in_KKR_IPL_2026\" >Foreign Players in KKR IPL 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leaguesschedule.com\/ipl\/2026\/kkr-squad\/#FAQs\" >FAQ&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the squad announcement complete, Kolkata Knight Riders are ready to defend their title under the leadership of their new captain, Ajinkya Rahane. The team looks balanced with a strong emphasis on world-class all-rounders and a formidable pace attack for the 19th season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KKR_Squad_2026\"><\/span>KKR Squad 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The KKR Squad 2026 consists of a talented group of 24 players, carefully selected to maintain the team&#8217;s aggressive playing style. The franchise has focused on strengthening the bowling department while ensuring the middle order remains explosive with players like Rinku Singh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ajinkya Rahane will lead the side this year, bringing his vast experience to a squad filled with young talent and international stars. Below, you will find the full category-wise player list for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Role<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Tejasvi Singh<\/td><td>Wicket-keeper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tim Seifert<\/td><td>Wicket-keeper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ajinkya Rahane<\/td><td>Captain, Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rinku Singh<\/td><td>Batter (Left-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Angkrish Raghuvanshi<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manish Pandey<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finn Allen<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rahul Tripathi<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sarthak Ranjan<\/td><td>Batter (Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ramandeep Singh<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-Arm Medium Fast, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anukul Roy<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Left-arm Orthodox Spinner, Left-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rovman Powell<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-Arm Medium Fast, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunil Narine<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-Arm Off break, Left-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cameron Green<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Right-Arm Fast Medium, Right-hand)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra<\/td><td>All-Rounder (Left-hand bat, Left-arm Orthodox)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vaibhav Arora<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Fast Medium)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harshit Rana<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Fast Medium)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Umran Malik<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Fast Medium)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Varun Chakravarthy<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Leg Break)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matheesha Pathirana<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prashant Solanki<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Leg Spin)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kartik Tyagi<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Fast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mustafizur Rahman<\/td><td>Bowler (Left-Arm Fast Medium)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daksh Kamra<\/td><td>Bowler (Leg-break Googly)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Akash Deep<\/td><td>Bowler (Right-Arm Medium Fast)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KKR_possible_playing_XI_for_IPL_2026\"><\/span>KKR possible playing XI for IPL 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The possible playing XI for KKR in IPL 2026 is expected to be led by the opening pair of Sunil Narine and Finn Allen, providing a high-intensity start. This combination allows the team to utilize the powerplay overs effectively with both spin and pace hitting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The middle order looks rock solid with Ajinkya Rahane anchoring the innings, followed by the power-hitting trio of Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, and Rovman Powell. The bowling attack will be spearheaded by Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana, with Varun Chakravarthy handling the spin duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign_Players_in_KKR_IPL_2026\"><\/span>Foreign Players in KKR IPL 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the 19th edition, KKR has secured a powerhouse group of foreign players to ensure they remain a dominant force in the league. These international stars are a vital part of the KKR Squad 2026, bringing specialized skills in both batting and death bowling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overseas list includes the legendary Sunil Narine, explosive hitters like Finn Allen and Rovman Powell, and bowling specialists Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana. Additionally, the inclusion of Cameron Green and Rachin Ravindra provides incredible depth to the all-rounder department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769506239006\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has the KKR Squad 2026 been officially announced?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the full player list for Kolkata Knight Riders has been officially finalized and announced following the IPL 2026 auction.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769506245338\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who is the captain of KKR in IPL 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2026 season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769506263374\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many foreign players are in the KKR Squad 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">KKR has included a total of eight foreign players in their squad, including big names like Cameron Green and Sunil Narine.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769506294508\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which new fast bowlers have joined KKR for IPL 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman are the key international fast bowlers who have joined the KKR squad this year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769506295812\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Rinku Singh still part of the KKR squad?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Rinku Singh remains a vital part of the KKR squad and will continue to play his role as a finisher in the 2026 season.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The KKR Squad 2026 has been officially finalized after the IPL auction, and fans can now view the complete player list for the defending champions. 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