Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly interested in trading for star batsman KL Rahul ahead of the 2026 IPL season. This move comes after a disappointing 2025 season for KKR and a successful one for Rahul, who was Delhi Capitals' highest run-scorer.
Rahul's potential move to KKR would be his sixth IPL team, having previously played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore
This impressive performance followed a strong showing in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, where Rahul was India's second-highest run-scorer with 511 runs in four Tests, including two centuries and two half-centuries. KKR's interest suggests they see Rahul as a key addition to bolster their batting lineup and potentially lead the team.
Leading century makers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | century-makers |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | RCB | 8 centuries | |
| #2 | GT | 7 centuries | |
| #3 | DC | 5 centuries | |
| #4 | GT | 4 centuries | |
| #5 | RR | 3 centuries |
Leading leading run scorers scorers in IPL Career (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | run-scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | RCB | 8661 runs | |
| #2 | MI | 7046 runs | |
| #3 | CSK | 5439 runs | |
| #4 | DC | 5222 runs | |
| #5 | KKR | 5032 runs |
