Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Timings, Venues, and Squad
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set for an exciting IPL 2025 season, Starting their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens.
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to begin their journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with high expectations. As one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, KKR enters this season as the defending champions, having previously secured the title in 2012, 2014, and 2024. With a well-balanced squad and a strong leadership group, KKR aims to continue its dominance in the tournament.
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KKR IPL 2025 Schedule and Fixtures
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the full IPL 2025 schedule, featuring 74 matches across 13 venues. KKR will play a total of 14 league-stage matches, including home and away games. Their campaign kicks off on March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Below is the complete list of KKR's fixtures for the season:
Match No.
Date & Day
Time (IST)
Venue
Match
1
March 22 (Sat)
7:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
6
March 26 (Wed)
7:30 PM
ACA Stadium, Guwahati
KKR vs Rajasthan Royals
12
March 31 (Mon)
7:30 PM
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
KKR vs Mumbai Indians
15
April 3 (Thu)
7:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
19
April 6 (Sun)
3:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants
25
April 11 (Fri)
7:30 PM
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
KKR vs Chennai Super Kings
31
April 15 (Tue)
7:30 PM
New PCA Stadium, Chandigarh
KKR vs Punjab Kings
39
April 21 (Mon)
7:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Gujarat Titans
44
April 26 (Sat)
7:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Punjab Kings
48
April 29 (Tue)
7:30 PM
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
KKR vs Delhi Capitals
53
May 4 (Sun)
3:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Rajasthan Royals
57
May 7 (Wed)
7:30 PM
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs Chennai Super Kings
60
May 10 (Sat)
7:30 PM
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
68
May 17 (Sat)
7:30 PM
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
KKR vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
KKR Squad for IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders boast a formidable squad with a mix of experienced players and young talents. Led by Ajinkya Rahane and coached by Chandrakant Pandit, the team is expected to put up a strong fight for the title. Here’s the full squad for IPL 2025:
Batsmen
Ajinkya Rahane
Rinku Singh
Manish Pandey
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Rovman Powell
Wicketkeepers
Quinton de Kock
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Luvnith Sisodia
All-rounders
Venkatesh Iyer
Anukul Roy
Moeen Ali
Ramandeep Singh
Andre Russell
Bowlers
Anrich Nortje
Vaibhav Arora
Mayank Markande
Spencer Johnson
Harshit Rana
Sunil Narine
Varun Chakaravarthy
Chetan Sakariya
Umran Malik
KKR’s Journey in IPL 2025
With a mix of experienced international stars and emerging Indian talents, KKR will look to build on their success from the previous season. Their home ground, Eden Gardens, remains one of the most electrifying venues in the IPL, with the passionate "Knight Riders Army" backing them throughout the season.
As the tournament unfolds, KKR fans can look forward to high-octane clashes, particularly against arch-rivals like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With strategic team selection and strong performances, KKR aims to add another IPL title to its legacy.
Kolkata Knight Riders are set for an exciting IPL 2025 campaign, with a strong squad and a well-structured schedule. Fans can expect thrilling matches, nail-biting finishes, and top-quality cricket from the defending champions. Stay tuned as KKR embarks on their journey to clinch their fourth IPL title!