Finn Allen played a blistering knock of 100* off just 47 balls to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their IPL 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 143, KKR achieved the target with 34 balls to spare, thanks to Allen’s explosive performance that included 10 sixes and five fours. Cameron Green supported with an unbeaten 33 from 27 balls, ensuring that KKR never looked in trouble.

The upcoming Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens faces significant uncertainty due to adverse weather conditions, with rain and storms forecast to impact play on Monday (date not specified in the official report). Kolkata, India, has been experiencing persistent cloud cover since morning, raising concerns about match disruptions. According to the India Meteorological Department, a low-pressure trough extending from Bihar to Mani

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have emerged as one of the most recognizable and commercially significant franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), combining global entertainment appeal with competitive success in the T20 format. Based in Kolkata, India, the franchise was established in 2008 and is owned by a consortium that includes Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and businessman Jay Mehta. The presence of high-profile ownership has contributed to KKR’s strong brand i

Mumbai Indians started their IPL 2026 campaign with a strong and confident win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, ending a 13-year wait for a victory in their opening match. Chasing a big target of 221 runs, they comfortably reached 224 for 4 in just 19.1 overs, making it their highest successful chase in IPL history. Rohit Sharma played a brilliant innings, beginning carefully and then accelerating with powerful shots. He scored 78 runs and reached his half-century

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may be planning a significant roster shake-up ahead of IPL 2026, with former India cricketer Aakash Chopra suggesting that the franchise could release ₹23.75 crore buy Venkatesh Iyer following his omission from the team’s final group-stage match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Despite being one of the most expensive buys in IPL history, Venkatesh was left on the bench and not even used as an impact substitute during the crucial mat

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has expressed strong disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) indecisiveness regarding the venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. The match, which was originally scheduled to take place at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens on May 25, is now rescheduled to June 3 following a week-long suspension of the tournament due to heightened cross-border tensions with Pakistan. Although the IPL 2025 wil

In a touching moment following one of the most intense matches of IPL 2025, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took time to meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old batting prodigy, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The occasion was the aftermath of RR’s heartbreaking 1-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, and Ganguly’s gesture brought both comfort and inspiration to the young player. Despite the loss, and a modest performance from Vaibhav who was

Despite suffering a narrow 14-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals’ young spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam remains confident that his side will not only make the playoffs but also fight for a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 standings. The Capitals, who have now lost three games at home, fell short while chasing 205, but the mood in the camp remains optimistic. Speaking after the match, Nigam, who impressed with both bat

A viral video featuring Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Kolkata Knight Riders’ batter Rinku Singh created a social media storm on Wednesday, following their IPL 2025 clash. The controversy began when a clip surfaced online showing Kuldeep appearing to slap Rinku twice in what seemed like a light-hearted gesture. The friendly nature of the action, however, was questioned due to Rinku’s visibly surprised reaction, sparking speculation and backlash from fans and observers. D

In a controversial development during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has submitted a formal request to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking a ban on veteran cricket commentators Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull from covering matches at Eden Gardens. The demand comes after the duo made public remarks criticizing the Eden Gardens pitch and the home ground curator, which CAB believes undermines the association’s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have long been one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), yet the coveted trophy has continued to elude them. Despite fielding cricket superstars like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle in previous seasons, RCB have faced heartbreak multiple times, including painful losses in the 2009, 2011, and 2016 IPL finals. However, IPL 2025 has brought renewed optimism for RCB fans. With this being Season 18, supporters are drawing symbo

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the IPL 2025 season. The decision comes as KKR gears up to defend their title and aims to build on their success from the previous season.KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed confidence in the leadership duo, highlighting Rahane’s experience and composure and Iyer’s long-standing association with the franchise."We are delighted to have Ajinkya Rahane lead