IPL 2024 Qualifier 1: Kolkata Knight Riders shook the Sunrisers Hyderabad and clinched the IPL Finale ticket with a massive 8-wicket win in the Narendra Modi Stadium. With that, Shreyas Iyer and his team KKR are heading toward the IPL Final. Where on the other side Pat Cummins and his team have to fight with RCB or RR and win the Qualifier 2 this season.
Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, it is the 4th time the Knight Riders are going to the IPL Final. Previously, KKR made it into the Final three times in Chennai in 2012, Bengaluru in 2014, and Dubai in 2021. So let’s dive into KKR’s brief history of the IPL Final ahead of the IPL 2024 Final match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
KKR Final Record: Kolkata Knight Riders overall Final IPL Records
The 2-time IPL Champion Kolkata Knight Riders lifted the IPL trophy in 2012 and 2014 under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir. KKR’s recent Final was led by Eoin Morgan in the 2021 IPL season.
The table shows overall KKR IPL records for every IPL Final records
Year | VS | Won |
---|---|---|
2012 | CSK | KKR |
2014 | PBKS (KXIP) | KKR |
2021 | CSK | CSK |
2024 | TBA | TBA |
KKR IPL Final 2012
For the first time, Kolkata Knight Riders won their maiden trophy under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership. In the 2012 IPL Final match, Kolkata Knight Riders crushed the Chennai Super Kings in the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. KKR successfully achieved the 192 runs target by CSK and won by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining. KKR’s Manvinder Bisla was awarded the Player of the Match for his massive 89 knock in 48 balls while Sunil Narine was the Player of the Series.
KKR IPL Final 2014
For the second time, Kolkata Night Riders managed to lift another IPL trophy in the IPL 2014. Once again Gautam Gambhir led his team into the Final and defeated Punjab Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Gambhir and his team easily chased the 200 runs target by Punjab thanks to Manish Pandey’s (94) and Yusuf Pathan’s (36) impressive knock in Chennai.
KKR IPL Final 2021
In 2021, English cricketer and ex-captain Eoin Morgan led KKR into the Final against CSK in Dubai International Stadium. However, Morgan couldn’t lift the trophy with his team and lost the match by 27 runs. The CSK who won their fourth IPL trophy in that season took revenge for the 2012 IPL finale.
KKR IPL Final 2024
Ahead of the IPL 2024 season Final match, Shreyas Iyer and his squad will take on the IPL Eliminator match winner in the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It will be the KKR’s 4th final and Shreyas Iyer’s 2nd Final as a captain. The IPL 2024 match is scheduled on Sunday 26th May at Chepauk Stadium.
FAQs
Q 1 How many times has KKR won the IPL Trophy?
Ans Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has won twice in the IPL final in 2012 and 2014 IPL season. For both seasons Gautam Gambhir was the captain and led the team successfully into the IPL Final match.
Q 2 Who is the KKR Mentor in the 2024 IPL season?
Ans KKR’s former captain Gautam Gambhir is back in the team as a Mentor for the Knight Riders squad. Gambhir is the only successful Kolkata franchise captain in history.
Q 3 How many times has KKR reached the Final?
Ans Kolkata Knight Riders have reached four times into the IPL final in Chennai in 2012, Bengaluru in 2014, Dubai in 2021, and Chennai in 2024. In Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, Kolkata Knight Riders will play their 4th IPL Final at Chepauk Stadium.