Kolkata Knight Riders IPL results every year tell the story of a team that fell to the bottom and climbed back to the top, more than once. KKR entered the league in 2008 with Sourav Ganguly as captain and big star power, but the early years were rough. The team finished sixth, last and sixth in its first three seasons, and hit rock bottom in 2009 with just three wins from 14 matches.
Gautam Gambhir changed everything in 2011. KKR made the playoffs for the first time, then won the title in 2012 and again in 2014. After years of near misses, a third title arrived in 2024 under Shreyas Iyer in one of the most dominant seasons the league has seen. Below is the full record, season by season, from 2008 to 2026.
Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Results Every Year Overview
Here is the short version of the KKR story in the IPL.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First IPL season | 2008 |
| IPL titles | 3 (2012, 2014, 2024) |
| Runners up finishes | 1 (2021) |
| Playoff appearances | 7 (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021) |
| Best league position | 1st (2024) |
| Most wins in one season | 12 (2012) |
| Fewest wins in one season | 3 (2009) |
| Longest winning streak | 14 matches, an IPL record |
| All time leading run scorer | Gautam Gambhir |
| All time leading wicket taker | Sunil Narine |
| Latest season | 2026 (7th out of 10, league stage) |
Season by Season: Every Year from 2008 to 2026
Here is the complete year by year record of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Wins and losses include playoff matches and Super Over results, so seasons with deep playoff runs show more total matches.
| Season | Captain | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | League Position | Final Result | Season Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sourav Ganguly | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6th out of 8 | League stage | Sourav Ganguly 349 runs, Umar Gul 12 wickets |
| 2009 | Brendon McCullum | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 8th out of 8 | League stage | Brad Hodge 365 runs, Ishant Sharma 11 wickets |
| 2010 | Sourav Ganguly | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6th out of 8 | League stage | Sourav Ganguly 493 runs, Ashok Dinda 9 wickets |
| 2011 | Gautam Gambhir | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4th out of 10 | Playoffs | Jacques Kallis 424 runs, Iqbal Abdulla 16 wickets |
| 2012 | Gautam Gambhir | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2nd out of 9 | Champions | Gautam Gambhir 590 runs, Sunil Narine 24 wickets |
| 2013 | Gautam Gambhir | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 7th out of 9 | League stage | Gautam Gambhir 406 runs, Sunil Narine 22 wickets |
| 2014 | Gautam Gambhir | 17 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2nd out of 8 | Champions | Robin Uthappa 660 runs, Sunil Narine 21 wickets |
| 2015 | Gautam Gambhir | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5th out of 8 | League stage | Robin Uthappa 364 runs, Andre Russell 14 wickets |
| 2016 | Gautam Gambhir | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 4th out of 8 | Playoffs | Gautam Gambhir 501 runs, Andre Russell 15 wickets |
| 2017 | Gautam Gambhir | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4th out of 8 | Playoffs | Gautam Gambhir 498 runs, Chris Woakes 17 wickets |
| 2018 | Dinesh Karthik | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3rd out of 8 | Playoffs | Dinesh Karthik 498 runs, Sunil Narine 17 wickets |
| 2019 | Dinesh Karthik | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 5th out of 8 | League stage | Andre Russell 510 runs, Andre Russell 11 wickets |
| 2020 | Dinesh Karthik / Eoin Morgan | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 5th out of 8 | League stage | Shubman Gill 440 runs, Varun Chakravarthy 17 wickets |
| 2021 | Eoin Morgan | 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 4th out of 8 | Runners up | Shubman Gill 478 runs, Varun Chakravarthy 18 wickets |
| 2022 | Shreyas Iyer | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7th out of 10 | League stage | Shreyas Iyer 401 runs, Andre Russell 17 wickets |
| 2023 | Nitish Rana | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 7th out of 10 | League stage | Rinku Singh 474 runs, Varun Chakravarthy 20 wickets |
| 2024 | Shreyas Iyer | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1st out of 10 | Champions | Sunil Narine 488 runs, Varun Chakravarthy 21 wickets |
| 2025 | Ajinkya Rahane | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 8th out of 10 | League stage | Ajinkya Rahane 390 runs, Varun Chakravarthy 17 wickets |
| 2026 | Ajinkya Rahane | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 7th out of 10 | League stage | Angkrish Raghuvanshi 422 runs, Kartik Tyagi 18 wickets |
Record History
The first three seasons were a false dawn. KKR had the stars but not the results. The 2008 side won 6 of 14 and finished sixth. The 2009 side was worse, winning only 3 matches and finishing last, with Brad Hodge and Ishant Sharma the only bright spots. Sourav Ganguly led from the front in 2010 with 493 runs, but sixth place was all the team could manage.
The Gautam Gambhir era changed the club. Gambhir took over in 2011 and KKR reached the playoffs for the first time. In 2012 the team won 12 matches, the most in any KKR season and one of the most wins by any team in a single IPL season, and beat Chennai Super Kings in the final. After a poor 2013, KKR won again in 2014. Robin Uthappa scored 660 runs to win the Orange Cap and Sunil Narine took 21 wickets. Our Sunil Narine IPL wickets year by year page tracks his full record with the club.
From 2015 to 2021 KKR were contenders without a crown. They made the playoffs in 2016, 2017 and 2018 but lost each time, then sank to fifth in 2019 and 2020. The 2021 season brought a surprise final run under Eoin Morgan. Shubman Gill scored 478 runs and Varun Chakravarthy took 18 wickets, but Chennai Super Kings won the final in Dubai.
The 2024 title was the peak. With Gautam Gambhir back as mentor and Shreyas Iyer as captain, KKR topped the league and crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Narine won Player of the Tournament with 488 runs and 17 wickets, and Varun Chakravarthy took 21. Then came the fall. The 2025 side won only 5 matches and finished eighth, and 2026 brought a seventh place finish with 6 wins, as rated in our IPL 2026 report card for every team.
What This Record Tells Us
KKR are a feast or famine team. Their three title wins came in clusters around two great leaders, Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer, and each winning side had a world class spin attack led by Sunil Narine or Varun Chakravarthy. Between the titles came long dry spells, including five straight seasons from 2015 to 2019 without a final.
The numbers also show how hard titles are to defend. The 2025 champions to wooden spoon slide mirrors what happened after 2014, when KKR fell to fifth in 2015. For comparison with the league’s most successful sides, see the Royal Challengers Bengaluru results every year and the Gujarat Titans results every year. KKR’s lean 2009 campaign still sits on the most losses by teams in a single IPL season list. With the IPL 2027 retention rules and purse now set, the next rebuild starts with the core of Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell. You can also check the full season numbers on the ESPNcricinfo team page and the official IPL site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IPL titles have Kolkata Knight Riders won?
Kolkata Knight Riders have won three IPL titles, in 2012, 2014 and 2024. Only Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have won more.
What is KKR best IPL season?
By wins, 2012 stands out with 12 wins from 18 matches and the title. By dominance, 2024 was remarkable: KKR lost only 3 matches all season, topped the league table, and beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final by eight wickets.
Who has scored the most runs for KKR in one IPL season?
Robin Uthappa scored 660 runs in the 2014 season and won the Orange Cap, the only KKR batter to win it.
Who has taken the most wickets for KKR in one IPL season?
Sunil Narine took 24 wickets in the 2012 season, finishing one behind Purple Cap winner Morne Morkel. No KKR bowler has won the Purple Cap.
What was KKR result in IPL 2026?
KKR finished seventh in IPL 2026 with 6 wins, 7 losses and 1 no result from 14 matches, collecting 13 points and missing the playoffs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the top run scorer with 422 runs and Kartik Tyagi took 18 wickets.
Who are KKR all time leading run scorer and wicket taker?
Gautam Gambhir is KKR all time leading run scorer, and Sunil Narine is the all time leading wicket taker for the franchise.
What is KKR longest winning streak in the IPL?
KKR won 14 matches in a row across the 2014 and 2015 seasons, the longest winning streak by any team in IPL history.
Statistics updated through: 12 October 2026
