RCB 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders 2026: Match Schedule, Squad, Venues & Player List

Launched in 2008, Kolkata Knight Riders are indeed one of the premier franchises within IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders have developed an identity based on their resilience, flair and competitive cricket and over time, have had numerous match-winners contributing to the success of this franchise.

KKR are noted for their aggressive approach and tactical flexibility as representatives of young talent mixed with seasoned international talent within their lineups. The franchise has had success in winning titles during the course of the IPL as they hold a respected position amongst the elite franchises.

KKR Team 2026: A Powerhouse

Chinnaswamy Stadium

KKR's schedule makers have planned a well-rounded mix of home and away matches during this season itself. They will be playing their home matches at their preferred home ground, which remains the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata itself, with a huge fan base turning up in groups to boost their morale.

Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Coach: Abhishek Nayar
Owner: Knight Riders Sports Private Limited
Venue: Eden Gardens

IPL 2026 Squad

Batters

Ajinkya Rahane
Rinku Singh
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Manish Pandey
Cameron Green
Finn Allen (WK)
Tejasvi Singh (WK)
Rahul Tripathi
Tim Seifert (WK)
Rovman Powell

All-Rounders

Anukul Roy
Sarthak Ranjan
Daksh Kamra
Rachin Ravindra
Ramandeep Singh

Bowlers

Vaibhav Arora
Matheesha Pathirana
Kartik Tyagi
Prashant Solanki
Akash Deep
Harshit Rana
Umran Malik
Sunil Narine
Varun Chakaravarthy