IPL franchise since 2008
Kolkata, the City of Joy
Kolkata Knight Riders
Home ground: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Latest updates
- Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS - Ajinkya Rahane retires from all formats
KKR are left without a captain for IPL 2027. Rahane captained the side in the last two IPL seasons.
Source: WION
Squad
- RSRinku SinghBatter, vice-captain
- SNSunil NarineAll-rounder
- VCVarun ChakaravarthySpinner
- CGCameron GreenAll-rounder
- HRHarshit RanaFast bowler
- ARAngkrish RaghuvanshiBatter
- RSRamandeep SinghAll-rounder
- VAVaibhav AroraFast bowler
- RPRovman PowellBatter
- MPMatheesha PathiranaFast bowler
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, 7th place, 13 points
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
3
2012, 2014, 2024
Our journeyKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are three-time IPL champions, with titles in 2012, 2014 and 2024. The franchise is based in Kolkata, plays at Eden Gardens and has been part of the league since the first season in 2008.
This page covers the history, the three title wins, the 2026 season and the captaincy question that opened after Ajinkya Rahane retired. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| In the IPL since | 2008 (inaugural season) |
| Based in | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Home ground | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL titles | 3 (2012, 2014, 2024) |
| Owners | Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group |
| Captain | Not confirmed for IPL 2027. Ajinkya Rahane has retired. |
| Head coach | Abhishek Nayar |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: 7th place, 13 points |
| Official accounts | Instagram @kkriders, X @KKRiders |
Social Media Stats
History of Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR were one of the eight original IPL franchises in 2008. They won their first title in 2012, added a second in 2014 and won a third in 2024 under Shreyas Iyer.
The franchise is co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group.
The captaincy question
Ajinkya Rahane captained KKR in the last two IPL seasons and announced his retirement from all formats on 30 July 2026. KKR therefore need a new captain for IPL 2027, and Rinku Singh is the vice-captain.
The last two seasons
- IPL 2025: KKR finished 8th, a result that led to a major squad overhaul.
- IPL 2026: KKR finished 7th with 13 points. They spent heavily on Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana at the auction, and their playoff hopes ended on the last day of the league stage when Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians.
Andre Russell's number 12 retired
Before IPL 2026, KKR retired jersey number 12 as a tribute to Andre Russell, who had retired from the IPL.
KKR milestones
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Champions |
| 2014 | Champions, beating Punjab Kings in the final |
| 2024 | Champions under Shreyas Iyer, beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final |
| 2025 | Eighth |
| 2026 | Seventh, with 13 points |
Who plays for KKR?
Rinku Singh is the vice-captain, and Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy are the senior spinners. Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana were the big auction buys, and Harshit Rana, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep Singh are in the squad. Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the 2024 title, now captains Punjab Kings.
Head coach and owners
Abhishek Nayar is the head coach. KKR are co-owned by Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- Captaincy: open after Rahane's retirement.
- Head coach: Abhishek Nayar.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
FAQs
How many IPL titles has Kolkata Knight Riders won?
Three: 2012, 2014 and 2024.
Who is the KKR captain?
Not confirmed for IPL 2027. Ajinkya Rahane led the team for two seasons and has retired.
Who could captain KKR in IPL 2027?
KKR have not named a captain. Rinku Singh is the vice-captain.
Where does KKR play its home matches?
At Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Who is the KKR head coach?
Abhishek Nayar.
Who owns Kolkata Knight Riders?
Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group.
Update Log
November 2, 2026: Retention deadline moved to 17 November. The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
July 30, 2026: Ajinkya Rahane retires from all formats. KKR are left without a captain for IPL 2027. Rahane captained the side in the last two IPL seasons.