Kolkata Knight Riders enter the IPL 2026 auction with the highest purse of ₹64.3 crore and 13 slots to fill. After a poor 2025 season, KKR aim to rebuild with impactful additions. Potential targets include Matheesha Pathirana, Tanush Kotian, Finn Allen, Jamie Smith, and Shivam Mavi, addressing gaps in pace, power-hitting, spin balance, and wicketkeeping depth.