Ajinkya Rahane has been acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 mega auction, sparking reports that the former CSK player might be entrusted with the captaincy. This possibility has raised eyebrows, as Rahane was initially unsold in the first round and later picked during the acceleration phase. Meanwhile, defending champions KKR made headlines with their massive Rs. 23.75 crore bid for Venkatesh Iyer, fueling speculation that he was the frontrunner for the leadership role. Iyer’s hefty price tag suggests he was a strong contender for captaincy, adding intrigue to the team’s decision-making ahead of the season.
What is Ajinkya Rahane IPL 2025 price?
Ajinkya Rahane is expected to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, having been acquired for Rs. 1.5 crore during the auction.
Ajinkya Rahane IPL team
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Rahane will represent KKR in IPL 2025 after being bought by the franchise at his base price of ₹1.5 crore. He is also a strong contender to become the team’s captain for the upcoming season.
Ajinkya Rahane IPL stats
| Year | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 |
| Career | 185 | 4642 | 105* | 30.14 | 123.42 | 2 | 30 |
| 2024 | 13 | 242 | 45 | 20.17 | 123.47 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 326 | 71* | 32.6 | 172.49 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 7 | 133 | 44 | 19 | 103.91 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 113 | 60 | 14.12 | 105.6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 14 | 393 | 105* | 32.75 | 137.89 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 15 | 370 | 65* | 28.46 | 118.21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 382 | 60 | 25.46 | 118.26 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 480 | 74 | 43.63 | 126.64 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 14 | 540 | 91* | 49.09 | 130.75 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 13 | 339 | 72 | 28.25 | 116.49 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 18 | 488 | 68* | 34.85 | 106.55 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 16 | 560 | 103* | 40 | 129.33 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 | 10 | 120 | 52 | 20 | 122.44 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 8 | 144 | 62* | 24 | 117.07 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23.52 | 0 | 0 |
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