Kolkata Knight Riders

Five IPL franchises enter Hurun India 500 as sport turns asset class

KKR, CSK, RCB, RR and PBKS' combined valuation of over Rs 71,000 crore marks a turning point for Indian sport, showing IPL teams as mature businesses, not just cricket franchises.

IPL transfer window: KKR, Royals approach MI over potential Hardik trade

Hardik Pandya is on his way out of Mumbai Indians and the five-time IPL winners have at least got two feelers for a potential trade -- one from Shah Rukh Khan co-owned Kolkata Knight Riders and the other from Rajasthan Royals. There have been multiple discussions between the top management of KKR and the owners of Mumbai Indians over a swap, an IPL insider privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Pandya's second coming to Mumbai Indians has been a tumultuous one with only one entry into the play-offs under his leadership. "Ajinkya Rahane was always a stop-gap arrangement for KKR and he was always going to be released after this season. The KKR top brass had approached MI owners towards the end of last season but since Reliance's Annual AGM was round the corner, so at that time IPL trade wasn't the biggest priority. "However, it has been learned that KKR has again approached MI top leadership and there has been a few rounds of discussion," the source informed.

BCCI eyes Mar 10-May 15 IPL window next season amid heat concerns: Saikia

In its bid to beat the extreme May heat in most parts of the country, the BCCI is contemplating an early start to the IPL, eyeing a March 10-May 15 window for future editions starting next year, Board secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interview. However, he made it clear that due to international calender constraints, the number of matches will remain 74 and not be increased to 94. The IPL usually gets underway in the last week of March and winds up towards the end of May. Saikia said an early IPL would protect the interest of both players as well as the paying public. "This year, IPL started around the March 29th (28th), and it was over by May 31. Only thing which we are discussing is that during the fag end of the tournament after May 15...there is apprehension of having rainfall or pre-monsoon season starting. "On the other hand, there is hot weather which is not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds," Saikia said in the interaction. He said th

How Shreyas Iyer jumped the queue to become India's new T20I captain

Shreyas Iyer is the only captain in IPL history to lead three franchises into the final

From Rajat to Hardik: How captains of all ten franchises fared in IPL 2026

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar became only the third captain in tournament history to win back-to-back trophies after MS Dhoni (CSK) and Rohit Sharma (MI)

IPL 2026 stats: Sooryavanshi wins Orange Cap; Rabada gets purple cap

Sooryavanshi scored more than 750 runs during the season at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, the highest among Orange Cap winners in the previous 18 editions of the IPL

2008 to 2026: Check full list of IPL winners, runners-up and their captains

In the19 seasons, eight teams have won the IPL trophy, with the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings leading the list with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders are next with three titles

What is the highest successful chase in the Indian Premier League playoffs?

Only twice in IPL playoffs history has a total of 200 or more been successfully chased, once by PBKS and once by KKR

RCB qualify for the playoffs

RCB, with the help of Virat Kohli's 9th IPL ton, beat KKR to become the first team to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs

KKR halts GT's five-game win streak

KKR, with an impressive performance, beat GT by 29 runs to halt their five-game win streak. KKR also kept their playoff hopes alive

DC end IPL 2026 season on high

KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav helped DC beat KKR in their final game of IPL 2026 to end their season on a high note

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane says quitting captaincy never crossed his mind

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said thoughts of stepping down never crossed his mind despite the side's disastrous start to the IPL season, adding that it is important to show character when the team is struggling. The former champions endured a miserable start to their IPL campaign, losing five of their opening six matches and sinking to the bottom of the points table. However, they staged a remarkable turnaround by winning six of their final eight games, briefly reviving hopes of a playoff qualification before eventually falling short. "For me, I've played cricket all my life with a good attitude. Character has always been very important for me," Rahane said at the post match press conference after the team's last game of the season. KKR lost by 40 runs against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. "I'm never one to back down. When the team is down, when the team is struggling, it's very important to show your character at that time. I am never one that steps down. When the te

IPL 2026: Rahane explains Varun playing for KKR despite fractured toe

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said the decision to continue playing mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy despite a fractured left toe was taken only after clearance from the medical staff. Chakaravarthy suffered a hairline fracture earlier this month during KKR's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad when a straight drive from Ishan Kishan struck his shoe. It was the third fracture the spinner sustained this season, having earlier played through two finger fractures on his non-bowling left hand. "See, our team's physios and the physios of BCCI and the Indian team, there was a discussion among them. I don't get involved in that at all. That's their department. My department is how's the player's mindset, does the player want to play or not, how big is the risk?" Rahane told reporters after KKR's final league match on Sunday. "Yes, it's important to consider the health factor, to stay fit. Your injuries shouldn't increase. Yes, we think about that. But the physios felt that

KKR vs DC HIGHLIGHTS IPL 2026: Rahul-Kuldeep shine as DC beat KKR to end season campaign on a high

With the win, DC will end their season in sixth spot on the points table with 14 points in their kitty, while KKR will finish in seventh spot

KKR vs DC Live streaming: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals through their app and website

IPL 2026 playoffs: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, live streaming

For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues

IPL 2026: KKR vs DC Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming

Both DC and KKR will be looking to end their IPL 2026 season on a high with a win in Kolkata

IPL 2026 Today's Match: KKR vs DC playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

KKR's qualification fate is not entirely in their hands, as they need Rajasthan Royals to lose against Mumbai Indians earlier in the day to stay in contention

IPL 2026 KKR vs DC: Pitch report, highest score, Eden Gardens stats

Kolkata Knight Riders have played an impressive 101 encounters at Eden Gardens, having won 57 matches and ending up on the losing side 42 times over the years. Two matches ended in no contest

IPL 2026: Check RR, KKR and PBKS' playoffs qualification scenario here

RR have the best chance to finish in the top four as they just need a win over MI to qualify for the playoffs