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KKR SWOT Analysis: Will Kolkata Knight Riders Clinch Their Third Indian Premier League Trophy?

After an underwhelming season last time around, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be eager to make a strong start to their Indian Premier League 2024 campaign under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. At the mini-auction in December 2023, they spent a whopping INR 31.35 crore, with Mitchell Starc being their most expensive acquisition. In the previous edition, KKR finished in seventh place on the points table, winning six matches and losing eight. They have failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs since 2021.

Major Injury Setback For Shreyas Iyer Ahead Of IPL 2024? Report Makes Big Claim

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer may end up missing the initial matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, according to a report by Times of India. The report claimed that the batter's old back injury has flared up once again following his 95-run knock for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. In 2023, Iyer underwent surgery due to the same injury and the recent development can rule him out of the first few matches of IPL 2024. “It is not looking good. It is the same back injury which has got aggravated. It is unlikely he will take the field on Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy final. He is in danger of missing the initial matches of the IPL,” a source told Times Of India in the report.

Shreyas Iyer Stars For Mumbai After Much 'Domestic Cricket' Criticism. KKR Coach Says, "When It Mattered..."

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit was all praise for Shreyas Iyer after the star batter scored 95 for Mumbai in the second innings of the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha. Iyer, who dismissed for just seven in the first innings, smashed 10 fours and three sixes during his whirlwind knock. Pandit, who will join hands with Iyer during IPL 2024, hailed the KKR skipper for his fearlessness and compared his knock to the World Cup semi-final century.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 4, Live Updates: Atharva Taide-Dhruv Shorey Steady For Vidarbha, Mumbai Eye Wickets

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024, Live Updates:Dhruv Shorey and Atharva Taide have resumed the proceedings for Vidarbha on Day 4 of the ongoing RanjI Trophy final against Mumbai. The duo is forming a stable partnership and taking their side ahead in the massive run-chase.

Ranji Trophy Final: Musheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer Knocks Help Mumbai Set 538-Run Target For Vidarbha

A fine century by U19 cricket star Musheer Khan and a commendable half-century by Shreyas Iyer guided Mumbai to a 537-run lead over Vidarbha in the final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy, setting the visitors a mammoth target to 538 runs to capture their third title at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. At the end of day three, Vidarbha was 10/0, with Atharva Taide (3*) and Dhruv Shorey (7*) unbeaten. Mumbai started the day three at 141/2, with Musheer (51*) and skipper Ajinkya (58*) unbeaten. They had a lead of 260 runs. Mumbai reached the 150-run mark 54.2 overs. They could add only 23 runs more to their total before skipper Rahane was undone by Harsh Dubey, caught behind by Akshay Wadkar for 73 in 143 balls, with five fours and a six. The 41-time champions were 164/3 and the 130-run partnership between Musheer and Rahane was broken.

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Ends Dismal Run, Gesture Is Viral With Rohit Sharma In Attendance

It has been a tough couple of months for Shreyas Iyer. The batter was not included in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) central contracts list and his form for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy was extremely disappointing. However, Shreyas was in fine touch on Tuesday as he slammed 95 off 111 balls and his celebration has gone viral on social media. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was in attendance during the Ranji Trophy final match against Vidarbha and it was a perfect time for Iyer to find some form. He looked extremely in control against the bowlers and scored a gritty half-century.

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 3, Live Score: Ajinkya Rahane Departs For 73, Mumbai 3 Down vs Vidarbha

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy 2024, Live Updates:Harsh Dubey has finally provided Vidarbha with a much-needed breakthrough as he dismissed Ajinkya Rahane for 73. Musheer Khan has now been joined by Shreyas Iyer at the crease.

On Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer's Lack Of Form, Shardul Thakur's "Easy To Criticise" Verdict

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer might have failed to snap their lean run, but Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday placed trust in them to return to run-making ways and exhorted for backing the senior batters during their struggle period. Rahane and Shreyas fell for identical seven against Vidarbha as the 41-time champions' first innings folded for 224 at the Wankhede Stadium. “Ajinkya is not scoring runs throughout the season. He is not in the greatest of the forms. We cannot blame him as it is just a phase for him where he is not getting runs,” Thakur told the media after the first day's play.

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KKR SWOT Analysis: Will Kolkata Knight Riders Clinch Their Third Indian Premier League Trophy?

Major Injury Setback For Shreyas Iyer Ahead Of IPL 2024? Report Makes Big Claim

Shreyas Iyer Stars For Mumbai After Much 'Domestic Cricket' Criticism. KKR Coach Says, "When It Mattered..."

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 4, Live Updates: Atharva Taide-Dhruv Shorey Steady For Vidarbha, Mumbai Eye Wickets

Ranji Trophy Final: Musheer Khan, Shreyas Iyer Knocks Help Mumbai Set 538-Run Target For Vidarbha

Watch: Shreyas Iyer Ends Dismal Run, Gesture Is Viral With Rohit Sharma In Attendance

Mumbai vs Vidarbha Final, Ranji Trophy Day 3, Live Score: Ajinkya Rahane Departs For 73, Mumbai 3 Down vs Vidarbha

On Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer's Lack Of Form, Shardul Thakur's "Easy To Criticise" Verdict