KKR's Bold IPL 2026 Auction: Green Bet, Clear Roles, But Finishing Woes Remain

• KKR spent big at IPL 2026 auction with Rs 64.30 crore, focusing on clarity and defined roles after last season's confusion.
• Signed Cameron Green for a record Rs 25.20 crore for top-three batting, Matheesha Pathirana as key overseas pacer, and Finn Allen for aggressive opening.
• Tactical shift: Sunil Narine not opening, Ajinkya Rahane expected to lead and open, bringing experience and stability.
• Strengths include a balanced bowling unit with death-over specialists and clear batting roles, but middle-order finishing is a concern.
• Weaknesses: Top-heavy batting, over-reliance on Rinku Singh in middle order, lack of a designated finisher, and injury risks for key bowlers.

Why It Matters: KKR invested heavily in clarity and top-order power, but middle-order finishing and bowler fitness pose risks.