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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as the biggest disruptors of the bidding table in the recently concluded IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. With the emotional retirement of club legend Andre Russell, who has now transitioned into the role of the teams Power Coach - KKR entered the IPL 2026 auction with a massive purse and a clear mandate: build a new era. After shattering records with a Rs. 25.20 crore bid for Cameron Green and spending a whopping Rs 18 crore on Matheesha Pathirana, the KKR management has made their intentions clear. They arent just filling holes; they are trying to construct an invincible lineup for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Based on the retained core and the massive auction buys, here are the four overseas players who are likely to start in KKRs playing XI in the IPL 2026:

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After their historic maiden title win in IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 2026 season with a sense of calm rarely seen at the franchise. The management, led by Andy Flower and captain Rajat Patidar, has prioritised continuity, retaining the core that finally brought the trophy home to the Chinnaswamy. While the Class of 2026 features exciting new Indian additions like Venkatesh Iyer, the overseas strategy remains focused on the proven performers of title-winning last season along with few foreign additions in the mini-auction. Heres the four overseas players who are likely to start for RCB in the upcoming IPL 2026:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's long-awaited IPL triumph was the result of perfect timing, balance, and belief. After years of near misses, RCB finally found the right blend of leadership, consistency, and depth across departments. Their campaign was defined by strong performances in pressure games, a settled core, and match-winners stepping up at crucial moments. Here are 8 reasons why RCB were destined to win IPL 2025.

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The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 reshaped the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad dramatically. Having entered the IPL 2026 auction with the largest purse of Rs 64.3 crore, the three-time champions KKR flexed their financial muscle to rebuild after a disappointing IPL 2025 season that saw them finish mid-table and release impactful players like Andre Russell (who transitioned to a coaching role) and Venkatesh Iyer. With the record-breaking Rs 25.20 crore acquisition of Cameron Green and the Rs 18 crore capture of Sri Lankan sensation Matheesha Pathirana, KKR have tried to bolster their pace-bowling all-rounder depth and death-bowling reliability. Based on the retained core and the fresh auction buys, here is the predicted strongest Playing XI for the upcoming KKR for IPL 2026 season:

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