Kolkata Knight Riders, who won titles in the 2012 and 2014 editions of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/?ref=hm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a>, looked out of colours in the last IPL edition. Under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, the team couldn’t qualify for the knockout round, winning only six and losing eight out of 14 matches. This season, they will be expected to deliver top-notch shows to their fans and lift the prestigious trophy after nine years.

Before the crucial tournament, captain Iyer might not be available for the initial games due to his injury. The unavailability of Iyer has come out as disturbing news for KKR supporters but the franchise has an ample number of stalwarts who will look to display their efficiency for the team in the upcoming season.

Talking about some of them, here are three players who could deliver mind-boggling numbers to KKR

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1674573779087_Shardul-Thakur.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

For the first time in the IPL, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shardul-thakur-gets-married-to-mittali-parulkar-pictures-surface/" title="Shardul Thakur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur</a> will be seen in a KKR jersey as the franchise acquired him from Delhi Capitals (DC) in the trading window. The 31-year-old has the ability to add strength to his new team with his exceptional bowling skills. In the previous IPL installment, he took 15 wickets for DC in 14 games at an economy of 9.79.&nbsp;

This year, he will look to be more responsible and improve his numbers while playing for KKR. Along with quality pacers such as Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, and Andre Russell, he will sharpen the fast-bowling unit of the Knight Riders. Besides bowling, he also has the potential to deliver match-finishing knocks to his team, batting in the lower order.

In the past, Thakur has played a few swashbuckling batting cameos for his national team India on a few occasions. Banking on his reputation as a batter, the KKR management will look to reap the benefits of his batting talent as well to have a successful campaign.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Rinku-Singh-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Rinku Singh. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

In KKR’s last game of the 2022 IPL edition,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-is-a-player-who-kkr-will-invest-in-brendon-mccullum-after-rinku-singhs-valiant-knock-against-lsg/" title=" Rinku Singh " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rinku Singh </a>won the hearts of the team’s supporters with his tremendous 40-run innings against Lucknow Super Gianst (LSG) which came in just 15 deliveries. This time, Singh will strive to be consistent with his bat and emerge as an ideal match-finisher for his team.&nbsp;

His recent batting figures are decent as he was among the runs for his domestic side Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 season. In the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he amassed 335 runs with four fifties in nine matches at an excellent strike rate of 103.39. After the white-ball competition, he showcased his skills in the Ranji Trophy as well.

Hitting 442 runs with two tons and half-centuries in eight innings of seven games, he ended up becoming the leading run-scorer for his side in the tournament. Singh will thus back himself to showcase his best side with the bat.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Nitish-Rana-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/batter-nitish-rana-speaks-his-mind-after-not-receiving-india-call-up-against-south-africa/" title="Nitish Rana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nitish Rana</a> is an important member of KKR since 2018. After releasing him after the 2021 IPL season, KKR spent a whopping sum of INR 8 crore on Rana in the 2022 IPL auction to reserve his services. Representing KKR for the fifth time (in terms of seasons), Rana played some remarkable match-winning innings for the team.

With 361 runs in 14 matches of the tournament, he emerged as the second-leading run-getter for his team. The southpaw also notched up a couple of half-centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in losing causes. Considering his capability and record, his role will become essential in the top order again, this season.

His recent batting figures will give him the confidence to perform well in the forthcoming competition. In the major domestic T20 tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy played in October-November 2022, he was stunning with his bat for his home squad Delhi. Piling up 317 runs with a century and fifty in eight matches at a breathtaking strike rate of 139.03, he made it to the list of highest run-scorers.

Kolkata Knight Riders, who won titles in the 2012 and 2014 editions of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/?ref=hm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a>, looked out of colours in the last IPL edition. Under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, the team couldn’t qualify for the knockout round, winning only six and losing eight out of 14 matches. This season, they will be expected to deliver top-notch shows to their fans and lift the prestigious trophy after nine years.
Before the crucial tournament, captain Iyer might not be available for the initial games due to his injury. The unavailability of Iyer has come out as disturbing news for KKR supporters but the franchise has an ample number of stalwarts who will look to display their efficiency for the team in the upcoming season.
<h3>Talking about some of them, here are three players who could deliver mind-boggling numbers to KKR</h3>
3. Shardul Thakur
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<figcaption>Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
For the first time in the IPL, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shardul-thakur-gets-married-to-mittali-parulkar-pictures-surface/" title="Shardul Thakur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur</a> will be seen in a KKR jersey as the franchise acquired him from Delhi Capitals (DC) in the trading window. The 31-year-old has the ability to add strength to his new team with his exceptional bowling skills. In the previous IPL installment, he took 15 wickets for DC in 14 games at an economy of 9.79.&nbsp;
This year, he will look to be more responsible and improve his numbers while playing for KKR. Along with quality pacers such as Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, and Andre Russell, he will sharpen the fast-bowling unit of the Knight Riders. Besides bowling, he also has the potential to deliver match-finishing knocks to his team, batting in the lower order.
In the past, Thakur has played a few swashbuckling batting cameos for his national team India on a few occasions. Banking on his reputation as a batter, the KKR management will look to reap the benefits of his batting talent as well to have a successful campaign.

2. Rinku Singh
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Rinku-Singh-1.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Rinku Singh. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
In KKR’s last game of the 2022 IPL edition,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-is-a-player-who-kkr-will-invest-in-brendon-mccullum-after-rinku-singhs-valiant-knock-against-lsg/" title=" Rinku Singh " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rinku Singh </a>won the hearts of the team’s supporters with his tremendous 40-run innings against Lucknow Super Gianst (LSG) which came in just 15 deliveries. This time, Singh will strive to be consistent with his bat and emerge as an ideal match-finisher for his team.&nbsp;
His recent batting figures are decent as he was among the runs for his domestic side Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 season. In the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he amassed 335 runs with four fifties in nine matches at an excellent strike rate of 103.39. After the white-ball competition, he showcased his skills in the Ranji Trophy as well.
Hitting 442 runs with two tons and half-centuries in eight innings of seven games, he ended up becoming the leading run-scorer for his side in the tournament. Singh will thus back himself to showcase his best side with the bat.

1. Nitish Rana
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Nitish-Rana-1.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/batter-nitish-rana-speaks-his-mind-after-not-receiving-india-call-up-against-south-africa/" title="Nitish Rana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nitish Rana</a> is an important member of KKR since 2018. After releasing him after the 2021 IPL season, KKR spent a whopping sum of INR 8 crore on Rana in the 2022 IPL auction to reserve his services. Representing KKR for the fifth time (in terms of seasons), Rana played some remarkable match-winning innings for the team.
With 361 runs in 14 matches of the tournament, he emerged as the second-leading run-getter for his team. The southpaw also notched up a couple of half-centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in losing causes. Considering his capability and record, his role will become essential in the top order again, this season.
His recent batting figures will give him the confidence to perform well in the forthcoming competition. In the major domestic T20 tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy played in October-November 2022, he was stunning with his bat for his home squad Delhi. Piling up 317 runs with a century and fifty in eight matches at a breathtaking strike rate of 139.03, he made it to the list of highest run-scorers.

Kolkata Knight Riders, who won titles in the 2012 and 2014 editions of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/?ref=hm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a>, looked out of colours in the last IPL edition. Under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, the team couldn’t qualify for the knockout round, winning only six and losing eight out of 14 matches. This season, they will be expected to deliver top-notch shows to their fans and lift the prestigious trophy after nine years.
Before the crucial tournament, captain Iyer might not be available for the initial games due to his injury. The unavailability of Iyer has come out as disturbing news for KKR supporters but the franchise has an ample number of stalwarts who will look to display their efficiency for the team in the upcoming season.
<h3>Talking about some of them, here are three players who could deliver mind-boggling numbers to KKR</h3>
3. Shardul Thakur
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1674573779087_Shardul-Thakur.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shardul Thakur. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
For the first time in the IPL, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shardul-thakur-gets-married-to-mittali-parulkar-pictures-surface/" title="Shardul Thakur" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shardul Thakur</a> will be seen in a KKR jersey as the franchise acquired him from Delhi Capitals (DC) in the trading window. The 31-year-old has the ability to add strength to his new team with his exceptional bowling skills. In the previous IPL installment, he took 15 wickets for DC in 14 games at an economy of 9.79.&nbsp;
This year, he will look to be more responsible and improve his numbers while playing for KKR. Along with quality pacers such as Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, and Andre Russell, he will sharpen the fast-bowling unit of the Knight Riders. Besides bowling, he also has the potential to deliver match-finishing knocks to his team, batting in the lower order.
In the past, Thakur has played a few swashbuckling batting cameos for his national team India on a few occasions. Banking on his reputation as a batter, the KKR management will look to reap the benefits of his batting talent as well to have a successful campaign.

2. Rinku Singh
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Rinku-Singh-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Rinku Singh. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
In KKR’s last game of the 2022 IPL edition,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/he-is-a-player-who-kkr-will-invest-in-brendon-mccullum-after-rinku-singhs-valiant-knock-against-lsg/" title=" Rinku Singh " target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rinku Singh </a>won the hearts of the team’s supporters with his tremendous 40-run innings against Lucknow Super Gianst (LSG) which came in just 15 deliveries. This time, Singh will strive to be consistent with his bat and emerge as an ideal match-finisher for his team.&nbsp;
His recent batting figures are decent as he was among the runs for his domestic side Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 season. In the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he amassed 335 runs with four fifties in nine matches at an excellent strike rate of 103.39. After the white-ball competition, he showcased his skills in the Ranji Trophy as well.
Hitting 442 runs with two tons and half-centuries in eight innings of seven games, he ended up becoming the leading run-scorer for his side in the tournament. Singh will thus back himself to showcase his best side with the bat.

1. Nitish Rana
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Nitish-Rana-1.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Nitish Rana. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/batter-nitish-rana-speaks-his-mind-after-not-receiving-india-call-up-against-south-africa/" title="Nitish Rana" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nitish Rana</a> is an important member of KKR since 2018. After releasing him after the 2021 IPL season, KKR spent a whopping sum of INR 8 crore on Rana in the 2022 IPL auction to reserve his services. Representing KKR for the fifth time (in terms of seasons), Rana played some remarkable match-winning innings for the team.
With 361 runs in 14 matches of the tournament, he emerged as the second-leading run-getter for his team. The southpaw also notched up a couple of half-centuries against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in losing causes. Considering his capability and record, his role will become essential in the top order again, this season.
His recent batting figures will give him the confidence to perform well in the forthcoming competition. In the major domestic T20 tournament, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy played in October-November 2022, he was stunning with his bat for his home squad Delhi. Piling up 317 runs with a century and fifty in eight matches at a breathtaking strike rate of 139.03, he made it to the list of highest run-scorers.

Kolkata Knight Riders, who won titles in the 2012 and 2014 editions of the Indian Premier League, looked out of colours in the last IPL edition. Under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, the team couldn’t quali

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