Results for: Kolkata Knight Riders

After a disappointing batting performance in their previous match, the Mumbai Indians face off against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter. The five-time former champions have had a turbulent campaign thus far and are in dire need of a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. On the other hand, the Kolkata Knight Riders are brimming with confidence after their emphatic win against the Delhi Capitals, where Varun Chakravarthy’s brilliant bowling performance played a pivotal role. With both teams vying for crucial points, the stage is set for an enthralling battle between two of the most illustrious franchises in the tournament’s history.

Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten century and a quickfire 68 from Shashank Singh propelled Punjab Kings to a historic eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. The victory marked the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket history, with Punjab chasing down KKR’s imposing total of 261-6 with eight balls to spare.

The Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings will face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match 42 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. The match will be televised in India and will be available for live streaming on the official app and website.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against the struggling Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. The match holds significance for both teams, as KKR aims to break their four-game losing streak, while PBKS seeks a revival in form.

Shubman Gill, the rising star of Indian cricket, is set to lead Gujarat Titans in Match 40 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This match marks a significant milestone for Gill, as it will be his 100th appearance in the lucrative Twenty20 tournament. Gill, who has amassed over 3,000 runs in the IPL, has previously represented the Kolkata Knight Riders. In this match, Gujarat Titans have won the toss and elected to field first.

Former West Indies bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine has confirmed that he will not reverse his retirement decision for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Despite his impressive performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, Narine stated that he is content with his retirement and will support the West Indies team from the sidelines.

Despite high expectations and a hefty price tag, Mitchell Starc has yet to make a significant impact for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. The Australian pacer has struggled to contain runs in the death overs, a crucial role he was acquired for. With seven matches played, Starc’s economy rate remains high, and his wicket-taking ability has been limited. Concerns have been raised about his suitability for the death-bowling role, as non-specialist batters have been scoring runs with ease against him.

Sunil Narine has declined a potential recall to West Indies’ T20 World Cup squad. Despite his impressive performances for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, Narine insists that he won’t reverse his decision to retire from international cricket made in November 2023.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc has been expensive this IPL season, conceding the most boundaries (44) and having a poor return of six wickets for 287 runs in seven games. Despite KKR’s strong start to the season with five wins in seven matches, Starc’s economy rate between the 16-20 overs is 13.7, the fourth worst among those who have bowled a minimum of five overs at the death this term. The team may consider resting Starc for their next two home games to allow him to regain his form and better contribute to the pace bowling group.

In a thrilling IPL 2024 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fell short by just one run despite a target of 223 set by Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the match was marred by a contentious dismissal of Virat Kohli, who fell to a full toss deemed a fair catch by the third umpire. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has condemned the decision, stating that Kohli has fallen to an entirely new mode of dismissal and demanding an apology from the bowler.