3 Players KKR May Drop Next Game IPL 2025: The performance of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 has been lackluster so far. Kolkata Knight Riders started their campaign with a defeat but then showed signs of comeback by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the second match. However, now the Kolkata team has suffered a crushing defeat against Mumbai Indians in their third match. MI crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets. Playing first in the match, Kolkata could score only 116 runs due to poor batting, in response, Mumbai Indians achieved the target of 117 in the 13th over itself.
Kolkata Knight Riders now have to play their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens on 3 April. In such a situation, know which 3 players can be cut from KKR’s playing 11.
3. Spencer Johnson

Kolkata Knight Riders have shown faith in young Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson in all their first three matches so far, but he has not been able to perform well. Johnson has taken only 1 wicket in 3 matches. In such a situation, by excluding him, KKR can give place to any other fast bowler in the playing 11 of their next match against Hyderabad.
2. Rinku Singh

KKR’s dashing batsman Rinku Singh was retained by the team with great expectations, but so far this player has proved to be a complete flop in IPL 2025. Rinku is not seen in his old rhythm and due to this fans are also criticizing him on social media. Rinku has scored only 29 runs so far. KKR is having to bear the brunt of this poor performance somewhere. In such a situation, the Kolkata team can think about change.
Rinku Singh either deal with runs or money…nothing in between
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) March 31, 2025
Rich Rinku have some aura🥵 pic.twitter.com/B9Unbm4E1t
1. Venkatesh Iyer
KKR surprised everyone by spending more than 23 crores on Venkatesh Iyer in the mega auction. It was expected that Venkatesh would prove KKR’s decision right but till now his batting has not shown any strength. The left-handed batsman has scored only 9 runs in 2 innings of 3 matches so far. In such a situation, KKR can take a tough decision to drop him as well.
