Kolkata Knight Riders
Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo (Perform, Fight, Win).
The Kolkata Knight Riders, also known as KKR, are a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Kolkata, West Bengal, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise is owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her spouse Jay Mehta. Their home ground is Eden Gardens. The team's official motto is Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo (Perform, Fight, Win) and the official colours are purple and gold.
Quick Facts
- Nickname
- Knights
- League
- Indian Premier League
- Captain
- Vacant
- Manager
- Wayne Bentley
- Coach
- Abhishek Nayar
- City
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Owner
- Shah Rukh Khan (55%); Mehta Group (45%)
- Founded
- 24 January 2008
Lore & Background
The rivalry between the Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the oldest in the Indian Premier League history. The inaugural match of the inaugural edition was played between both teams, in which KKR clinched a huge victory by a margin of 140 runs. Brendon McCullum was awarded the first-ever man-of-the-match award of the tournament, due to his blistering 158 (73), dominating the whole RCB bowling unit. In the 2009 edition, the Royal Challengers won in both encounters against the Knight Riders. During their second meet, which was also the tournament's 100th match, Ross Taylor played a notable innings, scoring 81 (33), contributing significantly to RCB's victory by six wickets. In the 2012 edition, KKR was at the lower half of the IPL table and needed to win the crucial match against RCB. KKR won the toss.
Reader's Guide
The Kolkata Knight Riders compete in the Indian Premier League, a Twenty20 cricket tournament created by the BCCI in 2007. The team representing Kolkata was bought by Shah Rukh Khan's company Red Chillies Entertainment in partnership with Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta for $75.09 million. Sourav Ganguly was named the Icon player for the team. The name of the team is a reference to the popular 1980s American television series Knight Rider. According to Forbes in 2022, KKR were the third most valuable team in the IPL behind MI and CSK with a valuation of $1.1 billion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary strengths or roles of this team?
KKR is known for assembling balanced squads that consistently compete for the championship trophy each season. Their role often involves setting aggressive batting benchmarks while maintaining a competitive bowling attack against any opposition.
Who are the notable leadership figures associated with them?
Key captains who have guided this group include Gautam Gambhir, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, and Dinesh Karthik. These leaders played crucial roles in shaping the team's identity during their respective tenures.
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