IPL: Rating KKR's performance in each season from 2008-2018

The controversial trio - John Buchanan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sourav Ganguly
The controversial trio - John Buchanan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Sourav Ganguly

#4 IPL 2011 - (4th position)

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2011 was a fresh start for KKR in the IPL
2011 was a fresh start for KKR in the IPL

The fans were in no mood of the IPL after India had clinched its historic World Cup win but the carnival continued, nevertheless. After being the butt of all jokes in the first three seasons, Kolkata Knight Riders took a decision to revamp themselves.

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The process began with the most controversial sacking in IPL history. Kolkata franchise bought the Delhi batsman Gautam Gambhir in place of city’s icon Ganguly.

Along with the captain, KKR changed its player roster, and they became a new-look side with the inclusions of Shakib Al Hasan, Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis and many more. The franchise had to win back the love of their home fans with numerous victories.

By the end of the season, Knight Riders ended fourth in the league stage with eight wins in 14 matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time. Their journey ended in the eliminator against Mumbai Indians.

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Rating - 6/10

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