Story & Timeline
16 entries in the Kolkata Knight Riders compendium.
McCullum Maiden CenturyThe explosive 158* that launched the Kolkata Knight Riders' legacy.Warne Captaincy EraA legendary spinner's captaincy, but for Rajasthan Royals, not the Purple Brigade.Inaugural 2008 SeasonThe electric dawn of Knight Riders history at the historic Eden Gardens.2016 Qualifier OneA tense Eden Gardens battle where Sunrisers Hyderabad defended their total to punch their 2017 Eliminator WinA dramatic neutral-venue victory that kept the Knights' playoff dreams alive against all o2018 Semi-Final RunA bold transition season ending in a hard-fought playoff exit.2019 Qualifier TwoFrom the brink of elimination to the final stage, KKR's roaring comeback at Wankede.2014 IPL TriumphPurple and gold reign supreme as Kolkata claims their second crown on home soil.Chetan Sharma TenureThe Chetan Sharma tenure represents a significant, albeit brief, chapter in the coaching hIPL 2010From underdogs to kings, the season that crowned the Purple Army.IPL 2013 EliminatorDefending champions fell short in a tense Bangalore playoff clash.IPL 2020 EliminatorA valiant but failed attempt to reclaim glory in the desert heat of Dubai.IPL 2012 FinalThe night Kolkata conquered Bangalore and claimed their maiden championship glory.IPL 2017 Qualifier 2Redemption at Eden Gardens secured a path to the final.IPL 2021A new captain leads the Purple Army through a hybrid season of hope.IPL 2019 FinalThe night Kolkata conquered the city of Hyderabad to claim their third crown.
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