Kolkata Knight Riders did well to win IPL 2024. However, there are certain gaps in the team for the next season. Here, we take a look at the list of three weaknesses in the KKR squad for IPL 2025.
1) The opening combination
After IPL 2024, Sunil Narine has not been in the same batting form. Therefore, this is a big issue for the franchise in IPL 2025.
Also, with Phil Salt not there, KKR have to depend on Quinton de Kock or R Gurbaz. Both are not reliable options for 14 games in the season.
2) The captaincy conundrum is an issue in the KKR squad for IPL 2025
The captaincy conundrum is one of the weaknesses in the KKR squad for IPL 2025. It will be interesting to see who captains KKR.
Whoever does the role will be under immense pressure. The likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer are in the running right now.
3) Not the best pace unit in the league
Last season, KKR had Mitchell Starc in the side. He did well in the knockouts that helped the franchise win the league. They do not have him for the next season.
Anrich Nortje and Vaibhav Arora are there but they are not the best partners for Harshit Rana. For Harshit also, the analysts of the other squads will pose a big challenge.
