Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer has rejoined defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of IPL 2025. KKR clinched the IPL 2024 title under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, defeating SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in the final.
Venkatesh Iyer Performance in IPL 2024
Venkatesh delivered an impressive performance last season, scoring 370 runs in 13 innings at an average of 46.25, including four half-centuries. Despite his consistency, KKR released him before the 2025 mega auction but later reclaimed him for a massive ₹23.75 crore.
On March 3, Venkatesh was named the team’s vice-captain, with Ajinkya Rahane appointed as skipper. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, March 12, KKR shared pictures on their official Instagram handle, welcoming him to the camp ahead of the new season.
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Venkatesh Iyer has played 51 IPL matches, all representing KKR, amassing 1,326 runs at an average of 31.57. His record features 11 half-centuries and a century, with a top score of 104. Additionally, he has picked up three wickets.
KKR’s Schedule for IPL 2025
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 season opener on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here’s KKR’s complete schedule:
March 22: KKR vs RCB – 7:30 PM, Kolkata
March 26: RR vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Guwahati
March 31: MI vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Mumbai
April 3: KKR vs SRH – 7:30 PM, Kolkata
April 6: KKR vs LSG – 3:30 PM, Kolkata
April 11: CSK vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Chennai
April 15: PBKS vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Mullanpur
April 21: KKR vs GT – 7:30 PM, Kolkata
April 26: KKR vs PBKS – 7:30 PM, Kolkata
April 29: DC vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Delhi
May 4: KKR vs RR – 3:30 PM, Kolkata
May 7: KKR vs CSK – 7:30 PM, Kolkata
May 10: SRH vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Hyderabad
May 17: RCB vs KKR – 7:30 PM, Bengaluru
Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane will captain the team for the first time after being signed by the franchise for ₹1.5 crore in the 2025 mega auction.
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