Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a franchise cricket team based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was founded in 2008 and is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta. KKR has won the IPL title twice, in 2012 and 2014.
The team plays its home matches at Eden Gardens, one of the largest and most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. KKR has a strong fan base and is known for its purple and gold team colors.