Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, Actress Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta. Eden Gardens, located in Kolkata, is the home ground for KKR. It has a huge following largely due to celebrities who own teams and dedicated fan support. The team won their third IPL title in 2024 but struggled through the following season, ending bottom of the points table. And in return, KKR have brought in fresh faces this year before IPL 2026 to once again be the title contenders.
Kolkata Knight Riders Overview
| Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Coach | Abhishek Nayar |
| Home Ground | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL Titles | 3 (2012, 2014, 2024) |
| Owner | Knight Riders Group (Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta) |
KKR Squad IPL 2026
Batsman
Ajinkya Rahane
Captain/Batsman
Rinku Singh
Batsman
Cameron Green
Batsman
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Batsman
Manish Pandey
Batsman
Rovman Powell
Batsman
Rahul Tripathi
Batsman
Finn Allen
WK/Batsman
Tejasvi Singh
WK/Batsman
TimSeifert
WK/Batsman
Tejasvi Dahiya
WK/Batsman
All Rounders
Sunil Narine
All-Rounder
Anukul Roy
All-Rounder
Daksh Kamra
All-Rounder
Ramandeep Singh
All-Rounder
RachinRavindra
All-Rounder
Sarthak Ranjan
All-Rounder
Bowlers
Akash Deep
Bowler
Vaibhav Arora
Bowler
Prashant Solanki
Bowler
Mustafizur Rahman
Bowler
Harshit Rana
Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
Bowler
Chetan Sakariya
Bowler
Umran Malik
Bowler
Kolkata Knight Riders History
Kolkata Knight Riders had a lukewarm success in the first few years of the IPL, and their journey has been full of ups and downs. The franchise, however, evolved rapidly into a credible contender with shrewd leadership and good team building. KKR claimed their first IPL crown in 2012, the next in 2014 and earned an elusive third title in 2024.
The side has been traditionally known for its spin attack over the years and a very loyal home crowd at Eden Gardens. The official theme of the team is ‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’, meaning “we will act, fight and win”. The school colours are purple and gold.
Kolkata Knight Riders Highs
KKR’s best years are 2012, 2014 and they bagged the IPL title in 2024. The 2024 victory broke a long championship drought and re-established KKR as one of the I.P.L.’s elites. Along the journey, they have also been famous for man-of-the-match performances from certain players and a very strong spin-bowling image.
In IPL 2026, the team’s bullish recruitment has displayed their will to regain title glory through a combination of power-hitting ability, spin expertise and strong pace selection.
Kolkata Knight Riders Lows
Following their title win in 2024, KKR had a terrible time in IPL 2025, pocketing just five victories and ending outside the playoff positions. This forced tough choices before the 2026 season and a reshuffle of coaching staff and playing squad. Several big names were let go and they went into the mini-auction with the highest remaining purse amongst franchises to rebuild.
Kolkata Knight Riders Record Table
| Season | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | No Result | Final Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6th |
| 2009 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 8th |
| 2010 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6th |
| 2011 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | Playoffs |
| 2012 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | Champions |
| 2013 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 7th |
| 2014 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | Champions |
| 2015 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th |
| 2016 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | Playoffs |
| 2017 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | Playoffs |
| 2018 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | Playoffs |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5th |
| 2020 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th |
| 2021 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | Runners-up |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7th |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7th |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | Champions |
| 2025 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 8th |
FAQs About Kolkata Knight Riders
1. Who is the owner of Kolkata Knight Riders?
KKR is owned by the Knight Riders Group – Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta.
2. How many IPL titles has KKR won?
KKR has won three IPL titles: 2012, 2014, and 2024.
3. What is KKR’s home ground?
KKR plays its home matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
4. Who is KKR’s captain in IPL 2026?
For the 2026 season, Ajinkya Rahane is leading the side.
5. Who is the head coach of KKR in IPL 2026?
Abhishek Nayar has been appointed head coach for the 2026 campaign.
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