IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is one of the most famous franchises in the IPL. The two-time champions had a tough time to begin with. The initial years were a mixed bag with inconsistent performances, failing to qualify for the playoffs until 2011. And it wasn’t until Gautam Gambhir, who steered them into a golden era, winning their first IPL title in 2012, defeating the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the final. Today, in this article, we will find out about Kolkata Knight Riders captains over the years.
IPL 2025: KKR captains over the years
| IPL Season | KKR Captain |
|---|---|
| IPL 2024 Season 17 | Shreyas Iyer |
| IPL 2023 Season 16 | Nitish Rana |
| IPL 2022 Season 15 | Shreyas Iyer |
| IPL 2021 Season 14 | Eoin Morgan |
| IPL 2020 Season 13 | Eoin Morgan |
| IPL 2019 Season 12 | Dinesh Karthik |
| IPL 2018 Season 11 | Dinesh Karthik |
| IPL 2017 Season 10 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2016 Season 9 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2015 Season 8 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2014 Season 7 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2013 Season 6 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2012 Season 5 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2011 Season 4 | Gautam Gambhir |
| IPL 2010 Season 3 | Sourav Ganguly |
| IPL 2009 Season 2 | Brendon McCullum |
| IPL 2008 Season 1 | Sourav Ganguly |
Who will be KKR IPL 2025 captain?
Ajinkya Rahane, who joined KKR at a bargain price of ₹1.5 crore, brings a wealth of experience and leadership qualities to the table. Rahane has captained various teams throughout his career, including leading India to a memorable Test series victory in Australia in 2020-21 while regular captain Virat Kohli was unavailable. His ability to remain composed under pressure and make strategic decisions makes him an ideal candidate for KKR’s captaincy.
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