Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are a professional cricket team based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The team plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is India's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition. The Knight Riders wear a purple and gold uniform and play their home games at the Eden Gardens, which has a capacity of over 68,000 spectators.
Owner:
The Kolkata Knight Riders are owned by the Red Chillies Entertainment, a leading entertainment company in India. The company is co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan, a renowned Bollywood actor, and Juhi Chawla, a Bollywood actress.
Coach:
The current coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders is Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand cricketer who played for the national team from 2004 to 2016. McCullum has been coaching the Knight Riders since 2020 and has led the team to several successful seasons.
Captains:
The Kolkata Knight Riders have had several captains throughout their history in the IPL. Some of the notable captains include:
- Sourav Ganguly
(2008-2010)
- Gautam Gambhir
(2011-2017)
- Dinesh Karthik
(2018-2020)
- Eoin Morgan
(2020-present)
Records:
The Kolkata Knight Riders have several records in the IPL, including:
- Most wins: 92
- Most appearances: 150
- Highest score: 245/6 (vs. Kings XI Punjab, 2018)
- Lowest score: 67 (vs. Mumbai Indians, 2008)
- Most runs scored: 3,414 (Gautam Gambhir)
- Most wickets taken: 123 (Sunil Narine)
History:
The Kolkata Knight Riders were one of the founding teams of the IPL and have been a consistent performer in the league since its inception in 2008. The team has reached the playoffs several times, including two championship titles in 2012 and 2014. The Knight Riders have a strong following in West Bengal and play their home games at the Eden Gardens, which has a capacity of over 68,000 spectators.
Format:
The Kolkata Knight Riders compete in the IPL, which is a Twenty20 cricket league that features eight teams from across India. The league is played over several weeks, with each team playing 14 matches in the regular season. The top four teams then qualify for the playoffs, which consist of two semi-finals and a final. The winner of the final is crowned the IPL champion.
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