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Key Points

KKR have signed Madhya Pradesh spinner Shivam Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell for their final IPL 2025 match. The defending champions' playoff hopes ended after a rain-affected game in Bengaluru. Their last fixture against SRH will be a chance to test young talent. KKR finish the season sixth with 13 points.

Key Points: KKR Replace Rovman Powell With Shivam Shukla for IPL 2025 Finale

  • Shukla has 8 wickets in 8 T20 matches
  • KKR's playoff hopes ended after Bengaluru washout
  • Final match against SRH to test new talent
  • Defending champions finish season with 13 points
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Shivam Shukla replaces Rovman Powell in KKR squad for remainder of IPL 2025

KKR bring in mystery spinner Shivam Shukla as Rovman Powell's replacement for their last IPL 2025 match against SRH.

"His inclusion adds a fresh spin option to the KKR setup as the franchise looks to end their campaign on a strong note. - KKR Management"

Kolkata, May 18

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have brought in Madhya Pradesh's mystery spinner Shivam Shukla as a replacement for West Indies' Rovman Powell for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Shukla, a leg-spinner, has featured in eight T20 matches and has picked up eight wickets. His inclusion adds a fresh spin option to the KKR setup as the franchise looks to end their campaign on a strong note.

KKR's title defence came to a premature end following a washout in Bengaluru, a game that marked the league's return after a 10-day break. The defending champions, who clinched the title in 2024, have only one fixture left this season, a face-off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Delhi next Sunday.

With playoff hopes dashed, the match against SRH will be an opportunity for KKR to test new talent and finish the season with pride.

KKR are now placed sixth in the points table with five wins and six defeats, and their two games were washed out; they ended with 13 points.

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Spencer Johnson, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Shivam Shukla, Chetan Sakariya.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Good move by KKR! We should give more chances to domestic talent like Shivam Shukla. IPL is not just about foreign stars - our own players need exposure too. Hope he gets to bowl against SRH! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Disappointing season for KKR after last year's glory 😔 But excited to see this new spinner! His stats look promising - 8 wickets in 8 matches is decent. Maybe he can be our secret weapon for next season!
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Amit S.
Why replace Powell now when there's just one match left? Should have given chance to youngsters earlier in the season when it mattered. KKR's team management needs better planning.
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Neha T.
As a Madhya Pradesh cricket fan, so proud to see Shivam getting this opportunity! 💜 Hope he makes the most of it. Our state has produced so many quality spinners over the years - another one coming through!
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Vikram J.
KKR's biggest mistake was depending too much on Narine and Russell. Need to build a proper Indian core like CSK does. Hope Shukla gets proper backing from the management - not just a one-match wonder.
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Sanya R.
The washouts really hurt KKR this season 😥 But looking forward to the SRH match - at least we'll get to see some new faces. Shukla vs Abhishek Sharma could be an interesting battle of young talents!

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