Tag: Kolkata Knight Riders

Gautam Gambhir, former KKR captain and now mentor, recalls how Shah Rukh Khan convinced him not to drop himself during a rough patch. Under his guidance, KKR is excelling in IPL 2024 with key players like Narine and Russell performing well.

Jos Buttler played an instrumental role in chasing the target as he blazed his way to 107 runs which included 6 sixes and 9 boundaries.

Jos Buttler's unbeaten century led Rajasthan Royals to a record-equalling chase, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in an IPL 2024 game. Sunil Narine also scored a century but couldn't secure a win for KKR.

He was also accompanied by his son Abraham, daughter Suhana Khan, and her best friend Ananya Panday.

The highly anticipated showdown between RCB and KKR promised fireworks, with tensions brewing between Kohli and Gambhir in previous encounters back in 2023.

Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is currently doing commentary job during IPL 2024 gave Dhoni a new title. He called Dhoni the ‘brand ambassador of happiness’.

Jadeja initially walked out of the dressing-room all padded up. And then, swiftly turned around and walked back in. Then, Dhoni walked out to a rapturous reception at Chepauk on Monday night.

the crowd gave the former Indian captain a thunderous reception as their wish got fulfilled after seeing Thala entering the ground.  

Jadeja maintained a stump-to-stump line and made subtle changes in pace and trajectory to rattle KKR’s big hitters in his four overs of a match-defining spell.

The ‘Jawan’ actor greeted Yadav and gave him a genuine embrace, followed by a tender tap on his face. Similarly, the actor also met DC skipper Rishabh Pant and caressed like one reserves for their own kid.

After Narine set the tone for KKR with a blazing innings on a pitch that had eased out in the second innings with the dew too playing a role, Venkatesh (50) and Shreyas (39 not out) ensured KKR won with a bit of gas still in the tank.

Rinku Singh shares a close and special bond with SRK since his heroics against the Gujarat Titans last season when he hit 5 sixes off the final over to win KKR a league match in Ahmedabad.

SRH ended their 20 overs on 204/7 and fell short by four runs as they mounted a brilliant chase of KKR's 208/7 built on an unbeaten 64 off 25 balls by Andre Russell

Here’s a look at 5 players who can play key roles for KKR in this IPL edition

During the period, KKR qualified for the IPL playoffs five times (including the two years they won the tournament) and also reached the final of the now-defunct Champions League T20 in 2014.