Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), founded in 2008, is a professional T20 franchise based in Kolkata, India, competing in the Indian Premier League. The team plays its home matches at Eden Gardens and has featured in 281 IPL matches so far. Led by Ajinkya Rahane and powered by key players like Andre Russell, Robin Uthappa, Sunil Narine, Kolkata Knight Riders head into each season with strong expectations and competitive intent. The team has won 3 IPL title(s), finished runners-up 4 times, reached the playoffs 8 times, and has a highest total of 272.