KKR team (IPLT20.com)
On March 23rd, at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the IPL 2024 kicks off with a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Seeking their third championship title, Kolkata, led by former skipper Gautam Gambhir, aims to dominate under his mentorship.
The acquisition of Mitchell Starc for a staggering 24.75 crores during the IPL 2024 auction signals their aggressive intent. KKR's initial matches include encounters with RCB and Delhi Capitals, after their opener against SRH. Notably, the Kolkata-based franchise faces a compact schedule, with just three matches in the first 15 days of the Indian Premier League.
The announcement of the initial schedule precedes the full unveiling, pending the Election Commission of India's decision regarding General Election dates. With the return of regular captain Shreyas Iyer, who missed the previous season due to injury, KKR aims for a strong comeback after finishing seventh in IPL 2023 under Nitish Rana's leadership.
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KKR IPL Schedule 2024 Phase 1
| Match no. | Teams | Date & Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KKR vs SRH | March 23, 7:30 pm | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2 | RCB vs KKR | March 29, 7:30 pm | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| 3 | DC vs KKR | April 03, 7:30 pm | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Thus, Kolkata Knight Riders will play three matches in the first phase of the IPL 2024. All the games can be viewed live on the Star Sports Network and Jio Cinema.
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Full IPL 2024 Squad
Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer (c), Jason Roy, Sunil Narine, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, KS Bharat, Chetan Sakariya, Mitchell Starc, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Sherfane Rutherford, Manish Pandey, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gus Atkinson, Sakib Hussain
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