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Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders (also known by the acronym KKR) are a franchise cricket team representing the city of Kolkata in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. The team is coached by Jacques Kallis. The home of the Knight Riders is Eden Gardens, the largest cricket stadium in India and the second largest in the world by seating capacity.

Although the team has gained immense popularity due to its association with celebrity owners, it was surrounded with controversy and poor on-field performance through the first three years of the tournament.[3] The team’s performance, however, improved from the fourth season as it qualified for the IPL playoffs as well as the Champions League Twenty20. They eventually became the IPL champions for the first time in 2012, by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final and repeated the feat in 2014, defeating Kings XI Punjab.The Knight Riders hold the record for the longest winning streak by any Indian team in T20s (14).

The leading run-scorer of the side is Gautam Gambhir,[6] while the leading wicket-taker is Sunil Narine. The official theme of the team is Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re (we will perform, fight and win!) and the official colours are purple and gold. The brand value of the Knight Riders was estimated at $99 million in 2017, second highest among IPL franchises.

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IPL Live: KKR start the chase of 204 vs DC
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Delhi Capitals concluded their IPL 2026 campaign with a dominant 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul's blistering 60 set the tone for Delhi's imposing 203, while Kuldeep Yadav's crucial three-wicket haul ...
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The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with four teams vying for the final spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a win but missed a top-two finish. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners, needing a win against Mumbai Indians. Punj...
IPL Playoffs: With 4 games to go, what RR, PBKS, K...
The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with Gujarat Titans securing a dominant win, virtually confirming their top-two spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad vie for the other top-two position. Rajastha...
Zaheer Khan fan Saurabh Dubey turns KKR replacemen...
Saurabh Dubey’s selection as Kolkata Knight Riders’ injury replacement raised eyebrows after the left-arm pacer spent over two years out of competitive cricket. But KKR’s faith in the former net bowler is beginning...
‘We’ve been quite poor’: Hardik ...
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed frustration over his team's poor fielding, a key factor in their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite opportunities, dropped catches proved costly. Pandya also felt the b...
‘Taking it one game at a time’: Rahane...
Ajinkya Rahane praised Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy and Manish Pandey after Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Rahane highlighted Manish’s attitud...
IPL: KKR beat MI to stay alive as playoff race hea...
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash to keep their playoff hopes alive. MI managed only 147/8 after another poor batting display. Manish Pandey scored 45 and Rov...
IPL: What happens if rain washes out KKR vs MI at ...
Rain halted the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians with MI at 57/4 in eight overs. If the game is washed out, both teams will share one point, badly hurting KKR’s playoff hopes as they can ...
IPL Playoffs: With 6 matches to go, RR surge to 68...
With six games left, LSG and MI are out, while RCB, GT, and SRH have qualified for IPL 2026 playoffs. RR are best positioned among the remaining contenders, followed by PBKS. KKR, DC, and CSK have slim playoff hopes, wit...
What RR, PBKS, KKR, DC and CSK need to do to grab ...
The race for the final IPL playoff spot intensifies with five teams vying for one berth. Rajasthan Royals are best positioned, needing just one win, while Punjab Kings control their destiny. Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi ...
IPL Playoff Scenarios: With 8 games to go, RCB off...
With eight games remaining, LSG and MI are out of playoff contention. RCB has qualified. GT are assured of a top-four points finish but could miss out. SRH have a high chance of making the top four. CSK and RR have less ...
Explained: What KKR and GT need to reach IPL 2026 ...
With 10 games left, LSG and MI are out, while GT and RCB are nearing playoff qualification. SRH and RR have strong chances for the top four, with PBKS holding an even shot. CSK's playoff hopes have diminished, and KKR an...
KKR vs GT Live: Shubman Gill continues attack in G...
Kolkata survive Gill scare: KKR crack GT code to k...
Chasing 248, Gujarat Titans finished on 218 for 4 after Kolkata’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.
Raghuvanshi joins Gambhir in elite club as KKR sma...
Angkrish Raghuvanshi's stellar IPL 2026 season continues with an unbeaten 82, guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to a colossal 247/2 against Gujarat Titans. This marks his fifth 50-plus score, placing him among KKR's elite an...
Hardik Pandya likely to return for KKR clash, conf...
Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya is sidelined with a back spasm, missing three consecutive matches. All-rounder Shardul Thakur provided an update, suggesting Pandya could return for the May 20th match against Kolkat...
IPL Playoff Scenarios: KKR crash to 2.6% – o...
With 13 league-stage games remaining, GT and RCB are almost assured of playoff spots, while SRH and PBKS remain well placed. CSK and RR have slightly better-than-even chances of making the top four, but KKR and DC are ne...
IPL: Bethell loses gold chain vs KKR; here’s...
Jacob Bethell accidentally dropped his gold chain while getting dismissed during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. Devdutt Padikkal later picked it up and returned it...
‘I told you so’: Kohli proves Krunal P...
Virat Kohli made a strong comeback with his ninth IPL century. He guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli scored an unbeaten 106 off 60 balls. This win strengthened RC...
‘Big plus for RCB’: Kaif highlights ma...
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif believes spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's potential absence against RCB would be a significant boost for Bengaluru. Chakaravarthy's recent return to form has been crucial for KKR's winning ...
IPL 2026 points table: RCB go top after Kohli mast...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 guided RCB to their eighth victory, propelling them to 16 point...
‘Chase-master’ Kohli returns to form w...
Kohli reached his fifty off 32 balls and shared a key 92-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, who made 39 off 27 balls with seven fours. Kohli later brought up his century with a single off Arora, registering his ninth...
Virat Kohli enters uncharted territory with unique...
Virat Kohli achieved a significant IPL milestone, becoming the first player with 12 seasons of 400+ runs and the most capped player with 279 appearances. He silenced critics with a crucial half-century against KKR, conti...
Virat Kohli’s animated celebration after first r...
Virat Kohli's first run against KKR sparked an animated celebration, a moment of immense relief after two consecutive ducks. This emotional display resonated widely, overshadowing his milestone of becoming the most-cappe...
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Kolkata Knight Riders face a must-win IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with star spinner Varun Chakravarthy's fitness a major concern. Assistant coach Shane Watson expressed optimism about the team's r...
Allen scripts T20 history, becomes first-ever batt...
Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in IPL 2026. The knock made Allen the first New Zealand batter to score three T20 centuries in a calendar...

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