IPL: KKR appoints Dinesh Karthik as skipper, Robin Uthappa named deputy
Mar 04, 2018, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai, Mar 4 (IBNS): India’s wicket-keeper, batsman Dinesh Karthik has been appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new Captain and Robin Uthappa as Vice Captain.
IPL: Dinesh Karthik to lead Kolkata Knight Riders
Mar 04, 2018, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata, Mar 4 (IBNS): Bengal based Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Sunday that experienced Indian wicket keeper Dinesh Karthik will lead the side for the 2018 edition.
Eight franchises buy 169 players at VIVO IPL 2018 Player Auction
Jan 29, 2018, at 03:42 am
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IBNS): The two-day mega VIVO IPL 2018 Player Auction concluded in Bengaluru with 169 players filling up the 182 available slots.
May be our best efforts was not good enough: Gambhir
May 20, 2017, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir on Saturday the best effort put up by his side was not enough to reach the final of the IPL.
Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 runs, stay at the top of the table
May 14, 2017, at 06:01 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): Mumbai Indians defeated host team Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs to finish the league matches at the top spot, in the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League, on Saturday.
IPL: Mubai Indians score 172 for 5 against Kolkata Knight Riders
May 14, 2017, at 04:10 am
Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): A flamboyant knock of 63 of 36 deliveries by Ambati Rayadu and his 61 run partnership with Saurav Tiwari (52 off 43 balls) guided Mumbai Indians to score 172 runs for the loss of five wickets in their innings against Kolkata Knight Riders in their last league match at Eden Gardens here Saturday night.
Kings XI Punjab bowlers manage 14 runs victory against KKR
May 10, 2017, at 05:09 am
Mohali, May 9 (IBNS): In a crucial match for them, Kings XI Punjba bowlers managed to clinch 14 runs victory against Kolkata Knight Riders here on Tuesday.
Sunil Narine plays destructive 54 runs knock, helps KKR beat RCB
May 08, 2017, at 01:27 am
Bangalore, May 7 (IBNS): Hammering 17-ball 54, West Indian all-rounder Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in an IPL clash here on Sunday.
IPL: KKR win toss, opt to field first
May 07, 2017, at 09:49 pm
Bangalore, May 7 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to field first in an IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Sunday.
Rahul Tripathi's 93 gives Pune 4 wickets win over Kolkata at packed Eden Gardens
May 04, 2017, at 05:32 am
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) Rahul Tripathi's career best 52-ball 93 helped Rising Pune Supergiant to a thrilling 4 wickets triumph over Kolkata Knight Riders at packed to the capacity Eden Gardens here on Wednesday night.
IPL: KKR set target of 156 runs for Rising Pune Supergiant
May 04, 2017, at 03:48 am
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS) Fine rear guard action by C de Grandhomme ( 36 off 19 deliveries) and Surya Yadav ( not out 30 off 16 balls) guided Kolkata Knight Riders to make 155 losing eight wickets in their innings against Rising Pune Supergiant at IPL Cricket at Eden Gardens here Wednesday night.
IPL: David Warner smashes 126, Sunrisers beat KKR
May 01, 2017, at 06:01 am
Hyderabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): Riding on David Warner's blistering 59-ball 126 runs knock, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 48 runs in an IPL clash here on Sunday.
IPL: KKR win toss, elect to field against SH
May 01, 2017, at 01:23 am
Hyderabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): In a crucial IPL clash, Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Sunday.
IPL: Gautam Gambhir,Robin Uthappa guide KKR to victory
Apr 29, 2017, at 01:23 am
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets in an IPL encounter here on Friday.
Delhi Daredevils post 160/6 against KKR
Apr 28, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Kolkata, Apr 28 (IBNS): RIding on Sanju Samson's 38-ball 60, Delhi Daredevils posted 160 runs for the loss of six wickets in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match here on Friday.
IPL 2017: KKR wins toss and elects to bowl first
Apr 27, 2017, at 02:04 am
Pune, Apr 26 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss against the Rising Pune Supergiants and elected to bowl first in an encounter of the tenth edition of Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.
Kolkata beat Bangalore by 82 runs in IPL lowest ever scoring at Eden Gardens
Apr 24, 2017, at 05:52 am
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS) In a giant killing Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 82 runs inside 10 overs in a lowest ever IPL innings at packed Eden Gardens here on Sunday.
Apr 24, 2017, at 04:16 am
Kolkata, April 23 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders succumbed to the pressure and were all out for 131 runs in 19 point three overs against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their seventh outing of the ongoing IPL cricket at Eden Gardens here Sunday night.
RCB win toss, elects to field against KKR
Apr 24, 2017, at 02:49 am
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL encounter here on Sunday.
Kolkata: Rain delays toss between KKR-RCB
Apr 24, 2017, at 01:31 am
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): Rain delayed toss in the IPL clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the iconic Eden Gardens here on Sunday.
Uthappa and Raine guide KKR to score 187 in their innings against Gujarat lions
Apr 22, 2017, at 03:42 am
Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): Swash buckling batting by Rabin Uthappa ( 72 off 48 balls) and opener Suneil Narine ( 42 off 17 balls) guided Kolkata Knight Riders to score 187 losing five wickets in their sixth match in the IPL Cricket Tournament against Gujarat Lions at their home ground in Eden Gardens here on Friday.
Gautam Gambhir and his KKR defeat SRH by 17 runs
Apr 16, 2017, at 01:28 am
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Gautam Gambhir and his men presented people of Bengal their Bengali New Year gift when the home side defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs in an IPL encounter here on Saturday.
IPL clash: KKR post 172/6 against SRH
Apr 16, 2017, at 12:03 am
Kolkata,Apr 15 (IBNS): Robin Uthappa (68) and Manish Pandey (46) of Sunrisers Hyderabad added 77 runs in the third wicket partnership which helped Kolkata Knight Riders post 172 runs for the loss of six wickets in an IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir wishes Bengalis on Paila Baisakh
Apr 15, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, whose IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders is taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Saturday, wished Bengalis on the occasion of Paila Baisakh or the Bengali New Year.
Dear Cricket Gods, did I do something wrong: Lynn tweets after injury
Apr 10, 2017, at 10:13 pm
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Australian Chris Lynn’s journey in the IPL might be hit hard due to injury, media reports said.
IPL: Rohit Sharma reprimanded for code of conduct breach
Apr 10, 2017, at 02:11 pm
Mumbai, Apr 10 (IBNS): Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, was reprimanded by the match referee for showing excessive disappointment with an umpire’s decision during his team's contest against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, an official release stated.
IPL 2017: KKR captain Gautam Gambhir wins toss, opts to bowl
Apr 08, 2017, at 01:30 am
Rajkot, Apr 7 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir won the toss against Gujarat Lions and decided to bowl in their first match this season, on Friday.
Kolkata Knight Riders bring in Colin de Grandhomme to replace Andre Russell
Apr 04, 2017, at 02:04 am
Kolkata, Apr 3 (IBNS):New Zealand all-rounder, Colin de Grandhomme, has replaced Andre Russell in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad ahead of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017.
L Balaji appointed as KKR bowling coach
Jan 04, 2017, at 02:46 am
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): Former Indian pacer L Balaji has been appointed as bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Akram not to feature as Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach in IPL 2017?
Dec 11, 2016, at 02:12 am
Islamabad, Dec 10 (IBNS): Ex-Pakistani skipper Wasim Akram will not serve as the bowling coach of IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming edition of the tournament next year, media reports said.