AS it happened: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Game 53, IPL 6 Riding on an inspiring bowling performance, Mumbai Indians registered a 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders and moved to second place in points table. Read on for the live updates ...  
06:59 PM, May 07, 2013

We are very much in race for the play-offs: Gautam Gambhir Mumbai: Despite having won just four out of 11 games, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir is confident that his team will be able to beat Mumbai Indians Tuesday's IPL encounter and stay in contention for the play-offs. "We are very much in the race. I haven't heard anyone say that we're out. A lot of people are saying that we need to win five out of five. But if...  
01:23 AM, May 07, 2013

Mathematically alive KKR hope to tame mighty Mumbai Mumbai: Both Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders are coming off desperate but clinical wins in their last league game in IPL 6, but on Tuesday, when these two meet, KKR will be the one living on the edge as a loss will put an end to their title defence. Mumbai toppled Chennai Super Kings by an overwhelming 60 runs to stay in the top half of the points table,...  
12:03 AM, May 07, 2013

Murali Vijay over Gautam Gambhir is a shocking choice

The BCCI selectors on Saturday kept Gautam Gambhir out of the Champions Trophy squad without explaining their decision to exclude him. ...
06:19 PM, May 04, 2013

Twitterview: Reactions to Yuvraj and Gambhir's ouster The Indian selectors on Saturday excluded Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir from India's 15-man Champions Trophy squad. The All-India Senior Selection Committee met at the Cricket Centre in Mumbai, where it recalled Shikhar Dhawan to the squad in place of Gambhir who was part of the team for the home series against Pakistan. Yuvraj too featured in the series against Pakistan and did fairly well but was still left out....  
03:06 PM, May 04, 2013

Knight Riders are still very much alive in IPL 6, insists Kallis Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders allrounder Jacques Kallis hasn't given up on his team's chances of making it to the play-offs in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League. The Gautam Gambhir-led team beat Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets on Friday to keep their hopes alive in the nine-team tournament. Kallis, who scored an unbeaten 33 in a 78-run stand with Yusuf Pathan (49*) that saw the hosts chase down...  
09:32 AM, May 04, 2013

Yusuf Pathan thanks Gambhir for backing him in bad times
by IANS
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Yusuf Pathan Friday credited skipper Gautam Gambhir for supporting him during his struggling days, after the big hitter scored an unbeaten 49 to help his side thrash Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens here. "I am fortunate to have a skipper like Gambhir. He has been a constant source of support for me and continuously backed me when I was not performing...  
08:29 AM, May 04, 2013

Vinay, Mishra likely for Champions Trophy The bustling form of several Indian pace bowlers in the ongoing IPL looks to be the only major discussion point on Saturday in the corridors of the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, when India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy is announced. This summer's tournament will be held in England where seam and swing bowling will find favour and that India's selectors have several names to ponder over can only be...  
11:59 AM, May 03, 2013

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11:36 AM, May 03, 2013

As it happened: Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, Game 44, IPL 6 Live updates from game 44 of IPL 6 between Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders played at the Raipur International Cricket Stadium. After registering a morale-boosting win against Pune Warriors India, a hopeful Delhi Daredevils will aim for back-to-back victories when they face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Delhi have lost seven out of their nine games, while KKR, the 2012 champions, have lost six games out of nine. Kolkata...  
06:46 PM, May 01, 2013

Can Delhi Daredevils notch up another win?

Delhi Daredevils will aim for back-to-back victories when they face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Game 44 of IPL 6 in Raipur on Wednesday. ...
11:46 AM, May 01, 2013

Delhi and KKR in uphill climb to make play-offs Raipur: After registering a morale-boosting win against Pune Warriors India, a hopeful Delhi Daredevils will aim for back-to-back victories when they face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Game 44 of IPL 6 at the Raipur International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Just like the previous match between Delhi and Pune, this match will also be a battle of survival for both the teams. Delhi have lost seven out of their...  
08:09 PM, Apr 30, 2013

Red-hot Hussey sets up CSK's win over KKR Chennai: The last time Kolkata Knight Riders travelled to Chennai they took home the IPL trophy with a thrilling last-over win over the home team. On Sunday, however, the home team ended up on top after Michael Hussey led the charge to 200 and the bowlers defied another fearless innings from the hero of the 2012 final, Manvinder Bisla. Like last time, Bisla compiled a superb half-century but unlike last...  
07:46 PM, Apr 28, 2013

As it happened: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Game 38, IPL 6 Live updates from Game 38 of IPL 6 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Both the teams are coming into today's contest after winning their previous matches. While Chennai won against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata beat Kings XI Punjab at home. CSK are at No. 2 in the points table, while KKR are third from bottom. ...  
03:15 PM, Apr 28, 2013

IPL 6: KKR eye revenge against mighty CSK What should Kolkata Knight Riders do to stop Chennai Super Kings' juggernaut when the two teams meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday? Unlike Kolkata, CSK are playing some excellent cricket and therefore sitting pretty at No.2 in the points table. Their batsmen are scoring runs, while bowlers are taking wickets with ease. It will require a monumental effort from Kolkata to eke out a win against CSK. Mike...  
08:06 PM, Apr 27, 2013

Time to take some pressure off Gautam Gambhir: Manvinder Bisla Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders opener Manvinder Bisla has urged his team's misfiring batsmen to get their act together and take some pressure off skipper Gautam Gambhir as the side gears up for a couple of back-to-back away ties. "As a batting unit, I think we have created a bit of pressure for Gambhir who has been consistent through out. We have not been able to bat well this tournament "Bisla...  
02:16 PM, Apr 27, 2013

Gambhir hails Kallis, Bisla and Morgan after victory Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper, Gautam Gambhir, praised Manvinder Bisla, Jacues Kallis and Eoin Morgan for their efforts in the team's six wickets victory over Kings XI Punjab at the Eden Gardens on Friday. "I think it was a fantastic effort from our bowlers to restrict them to 149. A lot of credit needs to go to Kallis, Bisla and Morgan. The way they played was just amazing. I have...  
01:17 PM, Apr 27, 2013

IPL 6: Are Kolkata fizzling out in their title defence? This is not something that the team management of Kolkata Knight Riders had expected when they began their defence of the IPL title. Though they started their campaign with a win, they are in the middle of an extremely bad phase - losing five of their next six matches. And in spite of having world class limited-over spinner in the form of Sunil Narine, they are not ending up in...  
11:33 AM, Apr 25, 2013