Sunil Narine to Venkatesh Iyer: Biggest flops of KKR who might get RELEASED before IPL 2026

Written By: Ankit Kumar | Updated: May 19, 2025, 4:23 PM

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From Sunil Narine to Venkatesh Iyer, a look at the biggest flops of KKR in IPL 2025 who might be released ahead of IPL 2026 due to poor performances and high price tags.

KKR Officially Out of IPL 2025 Playoffs After Washout Against RCB — KKR Officially Out of IPL 2025 Playoffs After Washout Against RCB

IPL's defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are out of the playoff race. The team's match against Royal Challengers Bangalore was washed out due to rain. After 13 matches, KKR has only 12 points and now the team cannot go to the playoffs. This year KKR's performance was very disappointing. The team could not chase the target of 112 runs against Punjab. Apart from this, the team's performance was very disappointing in many matches. We tell you about 5 players, whom KKR can release before the next season.

Ramandeep Singh Fails to Justify ₹4 Crore Tag — Ramandeep Singh Fails to Justify ₹4 Crore Tag

KKR had retained Ramandeep Singh for four crores. He disappointed a lot. Only 34 runs came off Ramandeep's bat in 10 matches. His average was 8.50 and strike rate was 113. This is the reason why the franchise can release him.

Venkatesh Iyer’s ₹23.75 Crore Price Tag Under Scrutiny — Venkatesh Iyer’s ₹23.75 Crore Price Tag Under Scrutiny

In the IPL 2025 auction, KKR spent Rs 23 crore 75 lakh to buy Venkatesh Iyer. Even after playing 11 matches, Iyer could score only 142 runs. He does not even bowl and in such a situation his release seems certain.

Anrich Nortje Likely to Be Released After Minimal Impact — Anrich Nortje Likely to Be Released After Minimal Impact

KKR had spent 6.5 crores to buy South Africa's Anrich Nortje. He got a chance to play in only one match. He could not do anything in this too. This is the reason why KKR would like to buy another player in his place.

Quinton de Kock Struggles to Find Form, Dropped Mid-Season — Quinton de Kock Struggles to Find Form, Dropped Mid-Season

South African wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock was bought by KKR in the auction for 3 crore 60 lakhs. He got a chance to play in 7 matches and scored only 143 runs. 97 of these runs were in a single match. KKR has also dropped de Kock from the playing eleven.

Spencer Johnson’s High Economy Rate Raises Concerns — Spencer Johnson’s High Economy Rate Raises Concerns

Australia's Spencer Johnson performs brilliantly in the Big Bash. But he could not repeat it in the IPL. The left-arm fast bowler gave runs at an economy of 11.74 in 4 matches for KKR. During this period, he was able to dismiss only one batsman.

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