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IPL franchise based in Kolkata, three-time champions
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are a franchise cricket team based in Kolkata, India, competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the tournament's inaugural season in 2008.1 They are one of the original eight franchises established at the IPL's founding.1
The team is owned by Knight Riders Sports Private Limited, a consortium led by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta.3 The franchise was purchased in 2008 for approximately 2.98 billion Indian rupees.1
KKR play their home matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of the oldest and largest cricket stadiums in the world with a seating capacity exceeding 66,000.1
The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL championship three times: in 2012, 2014, and 2024.24 Gautam Gambhir captained the side to their first two titles in 2012 and 2014, establishing himself as one of the most successful captains in IPL history.4 Shreyas Iyer led the team to their third title in 2024, ending a decade-long wait for the franchise.4
Sunil Narine, the Trinidadian all-rounder, has been one of the most influential players in KKR's history, serving the franchise across multiple seasons as both a mystery spinner and explosive batsman.1 Gambhir's captaincy and batting were central to the team's identity during its most successful early period.4
The Knight Riders brand has expanded beyond the IPL into a global franchise cricket network.1 The ownership group operates the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States, and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.1
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are a franchise cricket team based in Kolkata, India, competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the tournament's inaugural season in 2008.1 They are one of the original eight franchises established at the IPL's founding.1
The team is owned by Knight Riders Sports Private Limited, a consortium led by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta.3 The franchise was purchased in 2008 for approximately 2.98 billion Indian rupees.1
KKR play their home matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, one of the oldest and largest cricket stadiums in the world with a seating capacity exceeding 66,000.1
The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL championship three times: in 2012, 2014, and 2024.24 Gautam Gambhir captained the side to their first two titles in 2012 and 2014, establishing himself as one of the most successful captains in IPL history.4 Shreyas Iyer led the team to their third title in 2024, ending a decade-long wait for the franchise.4
Sunil Narine, the Trinidadian all-rounder, has been one of the most influential players in KKR's history, serving the franchise across multiple seasons as both a mystery spinner and explosive batsman.1 Gambhir's captaincy and batting were central to the team's identity during its most successful early period.4
The Knight Riders brand has expanded beyond the IPL into a global franchise cricket network.1 The ownership group operates the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States, and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.1
