Kolkata spent the 2026 auction record on Cameron Green, ₹25.20 crore, and finished seventh. Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 422, Finn Allen hit at 214.1, and Kartik Tyagi (18) out-bowled Sunil Narine (15) and Varun Chakravarthy (11). Matheesha Pathirana, bought for ₹18 crore, was injured during the season.
Kolkata Knight Riders Trades for IPL 2027
No trades yet. The window stays open until the retention deadline on 17 November.
How 2026 Went
Seventh. 6 wins and 7 defeats in the league, plus 1 no result, for 13 points.
The Calls for Retention Day
Our read, not team news. These are the questions the 2026 numbers and the trades leave open.
- Green made a strong fantasy return (769 points). Is he worth keeping at that price?
- Narine is 38. Is 2027 the year Kolkata plan past him?
- Do they keep Pathirana after an injury-hit first season?
Titles and Finals
Kolkata Knight Riders have won 3 titles (2012, 2014, 2024). They lost the final in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Kolkata Knight Riders's best players in IPL 2026?
Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored the most runs (422) and Kartik Tyagi took the most wickets (18).
When will Kolkata Knight Riders announce their IPL 2027 retentions?
By Tuesday 17 November 2026, the deadline for all ten teams.
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