Results for: KKR

In the last double-header of the league on Sunday, the playoffs-bound Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will battle at the Barsapara Stadium. The Knight Riders, already topping the standings, aim to secure another victory and conclude their group stage on a high. Meanwhile, the Royals face the challenge of winning their final league match to reach the second spot and gain two crucial advantages in the knockout stage. With the absence of star English players, both teams will field slightly altered lineups.

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has recently clarified the situation surrounding the deleted viral video featuring Rohit Sharma and KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The video, which was originally shared by KKR, was later taken down after it sparked discussions about Sharma’s future with the Mumbai Indians. Mysore stated that he was unaware of the video and believes it was created with malicious intent. Both Sharma and Nayar have denied any wrongdoing and have stated that the conversation was taken out of context.

Gujarat Titans’ hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs were dashed on Monday when rain washed out their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The torrential downpour prevented the toss from taking place at the scheduled time of 7 pm, and the drizzle persisted throughout the evening, forcing the officials to abandon the match at 10:56 pm. This result confirms KKR’s place in the Qualifier 1 with 19 points from 13 games, while Gujarat Titans, the 2022 champions, are eliminated from the play-off race with 11 points from 13 matches. The abandonment marks the first match to be washed out in this edition of the IPL.

In a rain-shortened IPL encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their spot in the playoffs with a remarkable 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Spin wizards Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s downfall, restricting them to a modest total. Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 42 off 21 balls set the tone for KKR’s innings, while Piyush Chawla’s 2/38 played a key role in Mumbai’s bowling effort. Ishan Kishan’s initial aggression propelled Mumbai’s chase, but Narine’s skillful bowling and support from Chakravarthy and Andre Russell tilted the balance in KKR’s favor. Despite valiant efforts from Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, Mumbai’s batters fell short as KKR’s spin duo proved too formidable. With this triumph, KKR solidified their position at the top of the IPL standings, while MI remained in ninth place and will aim to salvage some pride in their final match.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have emerged victorious in a rain-hit game against Mumbai Indians (MI), securing their spot in the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. This marks the first time since 2021 that KKR has qualified for the playoffs and the first time since 2014 that they have secured a double win against MI.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their spot in the playoffs of IPL 2024 with an 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) at Eden Gardens. KKR’s comprehensive performance featured impressive batting and bowling, accumulating 18 points in 12 matches. Mumbai, already eliminated, suffered their ninth loss in a forgettable season. Jasprit Bumrah of MI reclaimed the Purple Cap from Harshal Patel, taking his wicket tally to 20, equalling MI legend Lasith Malinga in the all-time list.

Rinku Singh’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad raised eyebrows due to his impressive performances in the shortest format. Despite his strong record for India, Singh’s lack of opportunities with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) hindered his chances. Former India cricketer Ashok Malhotra criticized KKR’s management for failing to provide Singh with sufficient batting opportunities, contributing to his T20 snub. Despite his recent struggles and limited playing time in the first half of the IPL, Malhotra believes Singh deserved a spot in the main squad due to his match-winning abilities as a finisher.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) charter flight from Lucknow to Kolkata was diverted to Guwahati on Monday due to unfavorable weather conditions in Kolkata. The team is scheduled to play a home match against Mumbai Indians on May 11 at Eden Gardens. The flight was initially diverted to Guwahati at 8:50 PM IST due to inclement weather over Kolkata. However, the team received clearance to return to Kolkata at around 11:00 PM IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Harshit Rana has found a unique way to express his displeasure with the BCCI following his one-match suspension for an animated wicket celebration. During Sunday’s match against Lucknow Super Giants, Rana celebrated with a finger-on-the-lips gesture, which many believe was a message directed at the cricket board. The BCCI has yet to comment on Rana’s latest celebration.

Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has taken to social media to defend Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer after a fan questioned his involvement in the team’s recent success. KKR has won eight of their 11 matches this season, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs. However, some fans have attributed the team’s turnaround to mentor Gautam Gambhir rather than Iyer. Bishop responded by questioning whether Gambhir would also be blamed if KKR lost their next match.