How will KKR’s playing 11 be in IPL 2026? Team’s strength increased due to Allan-Siefer’s opening

KKR: The countdown for IPL 2026 has started. Before this tournament starting from March 28, the discussion regarding the playing 11 of three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders has intensified. This time the team can come up with a new combination, in which the maximum focus is on the opening pair.

Allan-Siefert will open!

According to media reports, New Zealand’s aggressive batsmen Tim Seifert and Finn Allen can open the innings for Kolkata Knight Riders. Both the players performed well in the recently played T20 World Cup. In the T20 World Cup 2026, both these players made many records as openers. In such a situation, this opening pair can prove to be a game changer for KKR in the upcoming season.

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These players get a chance in the middle order

Talking about the middle order, captain Ajinkya Rahane can be seen batting at number three. After him, young player Angkrish Raghuvanshi can be seen batting at number four, who had batted brilliantly last season. Australia’s star all-rounder Cameron Green can come out to bat at number five. At the same time, Rinku Singh can be seen in the role of finisher.

Which players among the bowlers will get a chance?

Once again the pair of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakraborty can play an important role in the spin department. Both bowlers are known for putting pressure on the opposition team in the middle overs. At the same time, in the fast bowling attack, the team can field bowlers like Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora and Akash Deep, who will strengthen the team in the death overs with the new ball.

KKR’s probable playing 11 in IPL 2026

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakraborty, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora and Akash Deep.

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