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Overview
Official Team Site: Kolkata Knight Riders
Social Media Handle:
- Facebook: @KolkataKnightRiders
- Twitter: @KKRiders
- Instagram: kkriders
Owner: Knight Riders Sports Private Ltd
Coach: Brendon McCullum
Venue: Eden Gardens
Captain: Eden Gardens
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team has a rich history and a strong fan base, which has helped it to become one of the most successful teams in the tournament. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at KKR and its journey in the IPL.
KKR was formed in 2008 when the IPL was launched, and the team is owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her spouse Jay Mehta. The team’s logo features a rider on a horse, which represents the warrior spirit of Kolkata.
In the first season of the IPL, KKR was led by Brendon McCullum, who scored an unbeaten 158 runs in the opening match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, despite this incredible feat, the team could not make it to the playoffs.
In the following seasons, KKR made some key changes to their squad and management. In 2011, they appointed Gautam Gambhir as the captain, and this decision paid off immediately. In 2012, KKR won their first IPL championship, defeating the Chennai Super Kings in a closely contested final.
The team repeated their success in 2014, when they won their second IPL title, this time defeating Kings XI Punjab in the final. KKR has also reached the playoffs several times, demonstrating their consistency and competitiveness in the tournament.
Over the years, KKR has had some outstanding players in their squad. Sunil Narine, the West Indian spinner, has been one of the most successful players for the team, with his economical bowling and aggressive batting. Andre Russell, the Jamaican all-rounder, is another key player who has made significant contributions to the team’s success.
KKR has also been known for its aggressive brand of cricket, with a focus on big-hitting and aggressive bowling. The team’s fans, who are known as the “Knight Riders Army,” have been a significant factor in their success, with their unwavering support and enthusiasm for the team.
In the most recent edition of the IPL in 2021, KKR made it to the playoffs but was knocked out by the eventual champions, the Chennai Super Kings. However, the team showed great resilience and determination, demonstrating that they remain a force to be reckoned with in the tournament.
In conclusion, KKR is a team with a rich history and a strong fan base, which has helped it to become one of the most successful teams in the IPL. With a focus on aggressive cricket and a squad of talented players, KKR is sure to continue to be a major contender in the IPL for years to come.
Schedule
IPL 2023 KKR Schedule
| Match. No | Date | Match | Venue | Time(IST) |
| 2 | April 1, 2023 | Punjab Kings vs KKR | Mohali | 3:30 PM |
| 9 | April 6, 2023 | KKR vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | April 9, 2023 | Gujarat Titans vs KKR | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 19 | April 14, 2023 | KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 22 | April 16, 2023 | Mumbai Indians vs KKR | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 28 | April 20, 2023 | Delhi Capitals vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 33 | April 23, 2023 | KKR vs Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 36 | April 26, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 39 | April 29, 2023 | KKR vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 47 | May 4, 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 53 | May 8, 2023 | KKR ght Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 56 | May 11, 2023 | KKR vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 61 | May 14, 2023 | Chennai Super Kings vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 68 | May 20, 2023 | KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
Results
| Match. No | Date | Match | Venue | Results |
| 2 | April 1, 2023 | Punjab Kings vs KKR | Mohali | |
| 9 | April 6, 2023 | KKR vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kolkata | |
| 13 | April 9, 2023 | Gujarat Titans vs KKR | Ahmedabad | |
| 19 | April 14, 2023 | KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | |
| 22 | April 16, 2023 | Mumbai Indians vs KKR | Mumbai | |
| 28 | April 20, 2023 | Delhi Capitals vs KKR | Delhi | |
| 33 | April 23, 2023 | KKR vs Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | |
| 36 | April 26, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs KKR | Bengaluru | |
| 39 | April 29, 2023 | KKR vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | |
| 47 | May 4, 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs KKR | Hyderabad | |
| 53 | May 8, 2023 | KKR ght Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | |
| 56 | May 11, 2023 | KKR vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | |
| 61 | May 14, 2023 | Chennai Super Kings vs KKR | Chennai | |
| 68 | May 20, 2023 | KKR vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata |
Squad
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Rinku Singh
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- David Wiese
- Kulwant Khejroliya
- Suyash Sharma
- Nitish Rana
- Anukul Roy
- Lockie Ferguson
- Andre Russell
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Umesh Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Tim Southee
- Shardul Thakur
- Sunil Narine
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Narayan Jagadeesan
- Litton Das
- Mandeep Singh
- Shakib Al Hasan