The real game changers and underdogs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 were the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). From the auction table to appointing Gautam Gambhir as a mentor, KKR stated their motive clearly: they have come to win the trophy. After missing out on making it to the playoffs in the past two seasons, KKR were the first team to advance to the final battle of IPL 2024. They are just one step away from lifting their third IPL trophy and need to defeat SRH on Sunday. As they prepare for the IPL final, here are KKR’s records in playoffs.
KKR records in playoffs
KKR reached to their first playoffs in 2011 where they were knock out in the Eliminator by losing to Mumbai Indians. In next year, they claimed their maiden IPL trophy. After the 2012, they made it to the playoffs five times, but, did not win the title.
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Eliminator – Lost by four wickets against Mumbai Indians |
| 2012 | Qualifier 1 – Won by 18 runs against Delhi Daredevils Final – Won by five wickets against Chennai Super Kings |
| 2014 | Qualifier 1 – Won by 28 runs against Kings XI Punjab Final – Won by three wickets against Kings XI Punjab |
| 2016 | Eliminator – Lost by 22 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2017 | Eliminator – Won by seven wickets (DLS) against Sunrisers Hyderabad Qualifier 2 – Lost by six wickets against Mumbai Indians |
| 2018 | Eliminator – Won by 25 runs against Rajasthan Royals Qualifier 2 – Lost by 14 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2021 | Eliminator – Won by four wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore Qualifier 2 – Won by three wickets against Delhi Capitals Final – Lost by 27 runs against Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | Qualifier 1 – Won by 8 wickets against SRH |
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KKR Win/Loss record in IPL Playoffs
Kolkata have played 14 matches where they have won nine games while lost five matches. They have the highest total of 200/7 in playoffs against Punjab Kings in IPL 2014 final.
They have the lowest total of 107 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017 in Qualifier 2.
| Matches | 13 |
| Won | 9 |
| Lost | 5 |
| Highest Total | 200/7 vs PBKS in IPL 2014 Final (Bengaluru) |
| Lowest Total | 107 all out vs MI in 2017 Qualifier 2 (Bengaluru) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 200/7 in 19.3 overs vs PBKS in 2014 Final (Bengaluru) |
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