IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders strongest possible playing XI after the auction

Middle Order

Shubhman Gill

Shubman Gill

The youngster will be an integral part of the KKR top order. After the departure of Robin Uthappa from the squad, Gill should bat at the top order. In the last two years, Gill has done an impressive job for the two-time champions despite not getting enough opportunities at the top order.

He is one of the finest young talents in India at the moment and this tournament will be another opportunity for him to prove his mettle against top-quality players.

Nitish Rana

Nitish Rana

The southpaw should be part of the playing XI given the maturity he has shown with the bat in the last few seasons for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Rana announced his arrival in IPL cricket back 2016 but only made a name next season while playing for the Mumbai Indians.

He was bought by KKR in 2018 and had a good season for them. The left-hander scored more than 300 runs in the last two seasons and looked in good touch for the major part of the tournament. Rana is also an useful part time spinner who can chip in with some crucial overs in the middle.

Eoin Morgan

Eoin Morgan

Buying Morgan in the auctions could work wonders for the KKR unit. While Dinesh Karthik will keep captaining the two time champions, the inclusion of Eoin Morgan will surely help Karthik a great deal in the field. The World Cup winning skipper could be a vital part of the KKR leadership group. Meanwhile, he is a fantastic middle order batsman who can literally hit sixes for fun.

The southpaw is an amazing striker of the ball and his array of shots was on display during the World Cup clash against Afghanistan not too long ago. KKR spent ₹5.25 crore for Morgan and should be looking to give him a long run.