All time Kolkata Knight Riders XI

Shakib Al-Hasan

Shakib Al-Hasan has been impressive for the Knights

The 29-year-old Bangladeshi all-rounder, Shakib Al-Hasan had joined KKR back in 2011. Although an all-rounder, Shakib has mostly performed well for the Knight Riders with the ball in his hands.

The fourth highest wicket-taker in the history of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Al-Hasan has picked up 42 wickets in the 44 IPL matches that he has played the ‘Purple and Gold’ brigade till now. Having bowled at a respectable economy rate of 7.00 runs per over,

Shakib’s best bowling figure of 3 for 17 came against a formidable Rajasthan Royals side, back in 2012.

Equally competent with the bat, Shakib Al-Hasan has scored 514 runs for KKR at an average of 20.56. His highest batting score of 66* came against the Gujarat Lions at Eden Gardens last night.