IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders squad analysis

Bowlers

Starc is one of the best-left arm pacers in modern day cricket

It is the bowling department of KKR that looks the best of all other departments and is extremely well structured. With Mitchell Starc (27 matches- 34 wickets in IPL), one of the best left-arm pacers in business, KKR would fancy their chances.

Along with him, Mitchell Johnson is also a valuable addition to the KKR unit and although a tad expensive in the T20 format Johnson is a wicket-taking option.

Karnataka’s captain Vinay Kumar has been in superb form in all forms of the game and would love to deliver a special season with the KKR.

Apart from these experienced campaigners, all eyes will be on the teenagers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti who were noticed for their serious pace at the U-19 level.

In the spin attack, Sunil Narine (82 matches, 95 wickets) is the spearhead. The veteran has been an amazing bowler for the KKR and holds the key to the middle overs. Apart from Narine, Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla offer variety with left arm china-man and leg-spinning option respectively.