IPL 2025: 3 Overseas Players KKR Can Target In Mega Auction

Soumyajit Dutta

3 overseas players that KKR can target for IPL mega auction [Source: @IamTanujSingh/X.com]3 overseas players that KKR can target for IPL mega auction [Source: @IamTanujSingh/X.com]

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IPL's 2024 edition has been impressive, marking a year of significant change for the Kolkata Knight Riders that turned out to be beneficial. However, the mega auction dispersed the core team's strength as the team in purple released their captain, Shreyas Iyer and pace veteran Mitchell Starc, among others.

KKR retained Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Ramandeep Singh. After these retentions, KKR are left with a total of INR 51 crore out of the total INR 120 crore purse.

Though KKR seems strong with remarkable pacer, spinners and an all-rounder, they might focus on star players to strengthen their batting lineup, given that they have a decent auction budget left.

With that being said, here are 3 overseas players that KKR might want to retain in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

3. Jake Fraser-McGurk

Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Jake Fraser-McGurk [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Why Will KKR Target Jake Fraser-McGurk In IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

The 22-year-old Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk is known for his explosive batting style and could be the one to score runs in tough times. The 2024 IPL debutant was released by the Delhi Capitals and has played a total of 9 matches so far, amassing a total of 330 runs with an astonishing strike rate of 234.04.

Currently, KKR only has Andre Russell for middle-order batting fireworks. Adding McGurk to the roster might light up the top order for quickly generating runs in the 20-over format.

2. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]Liam Livingstone [Source: @englandcricket/X.com]

Why Will KKR Target Liam Livingstone In IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

The destructive English All-rounder Liam Livingstone has been released by the Punjab Kings ahead of the mega auction and is known for his balance with the bat and the ball. The 31-year-old has played a total of 39 IPL matches in which he bagged 939 runs and 11 wickets.

Livingstone has been in great form since recently, in the West Indies vs England ODI series, his unbeaten 124 helped England level the series. Besides, an additional veteran all-rounder alongside Andre Russell would significantly enhance both the bowling and batting lineup.

    1. David Miller

    David Miller [Source: @YashMatta03/X.com]David Miller [Source: @YashMatta03/X.com]

    Why Will KKR Target David Miller In IPL 2025 Mega Auction?

    The left-handed batting veteran David 'Killer' Miller is known for his extraordinary power-hitting abilities. The 2012 IPL debutant also holds a record for the second-fastest T20I century among ICC nations. Notably, Miller has played a total of 130 matches in the IPL, amassing 2924 runs with a strike rate of 139.24.

    Known for his ability to accelerate in the death overs, Miller can handle high-pressure situations. Pairing him with Russell in the middle to lower order could ease out chasing down or setting big totals.