IPL 2021: 5 Most Memorable Encounters Of Kolkata Knight Riders In The History Of IPL

Kolkata Knight Riders will play their first match in IPL 2021 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11, 2021. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Kolkata Knight Riders, who won the IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, eye to win their third IPL trophy in IPL 2021.

During IPL 2021 auction, Shakib Al Hasan, Harbhajan Singh, and Ben Cutting were few popular buys of Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata Knight Riders is a strong team in the Indian Premier League that can give a tough competition to the opposition. In the past, Kolkata Knight Riders have played some nail-biting matches which still hovers the minds of their fans. Here we look at the 5 most memorable encounters of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2021: 5 Most Memorable Encounters Of Kolkata Knight Riders In The History Of IPL

KKR vs KXIP – IPL 2014 Final

Kolkata Knight Riders’ match against Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2014 final was an interesting game. Kolkata Knight Riders chased a mammoth 200-run target to win the IPL trophy for the 2nd time. Batting first, Wriddhiman Saha smashed 115 runs off 55 balls to take KXIP to 199/4 in 20 over. Manan Vohra also contributed with a 67-run knock. In response, Manish Pandey played a 94 run-knock for KKR. The team lost hopes after they reached 187/7 in 18.2 overs. However, spinner Piyush Chawla hit a few big shots and won the match for KKR by 3 wickets.

KKR vs RCB – IPL 2008

The very first match of IPL 2008, the first edition of the tournament, witnessed a heroic performance by Kolkata Knight Riders. Former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum thrilled everyone with his 158-run knock off just 73 balls. KKR reached a massive 222/3 in 20 overs. After Royal Challengers Bangalore were bowled out for just 82 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders won by match by massive 140 runs. Brendon McCullum’s spectacular knock made the match a memorable event for cricket fans.

KKR vs CSK – IPL 2009

This was one of the highest chases in IPL for Kolkata Knight Riders. Chennai Super Kings scored 188/3 batting first with an amazing half-century by Suresh Raina. MS Dhoni also played crucial innings of 40 runs. With 189 to win, Brendon McCullum starred with an 81-run knock. Brad Hodge scored 71 runs off 44 balls to hand KKR victory by 7 wickets.

KKR vs KXIP – IPL 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders smashed their highest ever score in IPL in a match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2018. Batting first, Sunil Narine hit 75 runs off 36 balls. With Dinesh Karthik’s 23-ball 50 and Andre Russell’s 14-ball 31, KKR reached mammoth 245-6 in 20 overs.

While chasing, KL Rahul hit 66 runs and R Ashwin scored 45 runs off 22 balls. However, Punjab Kings remained 31 runs short in the end with 214/8 on the scoreboard. Kolkata Knight Riders’ massive total made it a memorable match and it is still the 4th highest team total in the Indian Premier League.

KKR vs KXIP – IPL 2015

KKR vs KXIP match in IPL 2015 witnessed a nail-biting encounter. Punjab Kings batted first in the match and scored 183/5 in 20 overs. In response, Andre Russell smashed 51 runs off 21 balls and the match went to the final over. KKR had just one wicket in their hands but they managed to hit the winning runs. Kolkata Knight Riders managed a narrow win by just 1 wicket.