Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best cricket leagues in the world with its massive popularity and a huge fan base. Every year this tournament is started in March and April, and a total of ten teams are performed to show the different cities of India. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is one of the most successful teams in the IPL, which is owned by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan. KKR has always been a strong contender for the trophy. So, let’s take a closer look at IPL 2023 KKR team overview, strengths, and Weaknesses.
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IPL 2023 KKR team overview
| KKR owners | Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Red Chillies Entertainment, Jay Mehta |
| KKR brand Value | $1.1 billion |
| IPL 2023 KKR auction budget | INR 7.05 crores |
| IPL title | 2012, 2014 |
| Home ground | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2023 KKR captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Official website | Kolkata Knight Riders |
IPL 2023 KKR retained players
- Shreyas Iyer
- Nitish Rana
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Rusell
- Umesh Yadav
- Tim Southee
- Shardul Thakur
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Rinku Singh
- Varun Chakarvarti
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Harshit Rana
- Lockie Ferguson
- Ankul Roy
IPL 2023 KKR full Squad and Player list
Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer
- Litton Das
- Nitish Rana
- Rinku Singh
- N Jagadeesan
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Mandeep Singh
All-rounders:
- Andre Rusell
- Sunil Narine
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Ankul Roy
- David Wiese
- Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers:
- Lockie Ferguson
- Varun Chakarvarti
- Shardul Thakur
- Tim Southee
- Umesh Yadav
- Suyash Sharma
- Vaibhav Arora
- Kulwant Khejroliya
KKR Strengths
Kolkata Knight Riders’ strength lies in its batting lineup, which has some of the best T20 players in the world. Shreyas Iyer, Litton Das, and Nitish Rana are all capable of scoring big runs, while Tim Southee provides the much-needed experience in bowling. Andre Russell is a game-changer and can single-handedly win matches for KKR.
KKR Weaknesses
Kolkata Knight Riders’ weakness lies in its spin bowling attack. The team heavily relies on Andre Russell to finish the innings, and if he fails, KKR struggles to post a competitive total. In the bowling department, KKR lacks a quality spinner who can bowl in the middle overs and contain the opposition.
IPL 2023 KKR Schedule and Venues
All times in India Standard Time:
| No. of match | Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| 2 of 70 | 01-04-23 | KKR vs PBKS | 03:30 pm | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium |
| 9 of 70 | 06-04-23 | KKR vs RCB | 07:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
| 13 of 70 | 09-04-23 | KKR vs GT | 03:30 pm | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| 19 of 70 | 14-04-23 | KKR vs SRH | 07:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
| 22 of 70 | 16-04-23 | KKR vs MI | 03:30 pm | Wankhede Stadium |
| 28 of 70 | 20-04-23 | KKR vs DC | 07:30 pm | Arun Jaitley |
| 33 of 70 | 23-04-23 | KKR vs CSK | 07:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
| 36 of 70 | 26-04-23 | KKR vs RCB | 07:30 pm | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 39 of 70 | 29-04-23 | KKR vs GT | 03:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
| 47 of 70 | 04-05-23 | KKR vs SRH | 07:30 pm | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| 53 of 70 | 08-05-23 | KKR vs PBKS | 07:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
| 56 of 70 | 11-05-23 | KKR vs RR | 07:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
| 61 of 70 | 14-05-23 | KKR vs CSK | 07:30 pm | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| 68 of 70 | 20-05-23 | KKR vs LSG | 07:30 pm | Eden Gardens |
Kolkata Knight Riders Fan Following
| 3.4M | kkriders | |
| 16M | Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| 5.1M | KolkataKnightRiders |
FAQs
1. Who is the most expensive player in KKR 2023?
In the 2023 KKR team, the most expensive player is the world’s best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. He was picked for the 1.5 crores in the final moment.
2. Who is the captain of the KKR team in IPL 2023?
Shreyas Iyer is the captain of the KKR team in the IPL 2023.
3. Can KKR become a champion of IPL 2023?
In IPL 2023, the maximum chance of KKR becoming a champion is because this year KKR added some new faces like Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das, and already KKR have great players in their player lists like Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, and Andre Russell is a game-changer and can single-handedly win matches for KKR.
