Overjoyed with another title triumph, team owners Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla celebrated with the players and coaches and their families post the win.
Venkatesh Iyer's 88-run partnership from just 52 balls for the second wicket with Rahul Tripathi had sealed the contest in KKR's favour.
Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.
'It's not easy when you win a championship and, you know, come into the next season, defending the championship, it's not that easy. As a team, we tried our best. What I can say is, we'll come back really stronger next year.'
Iyer, who has been a revelation this season, played some fluent drives en route his half-century.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan praised rookie opener Venkatesh Iyer for batting fearlessly in only his second game.
Kolkata Knight Riders opener Venkatesh Iyer credited the side's terrific turnaround in the second leg of the Indian Premier League to the positive intent shown on and off the field by the players and management.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane shed light on one moment in the first innings that completely changed the "momentum" against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025.
Venkatesh Iyer has walked into the Indian team's dressing room with an open mind and he aims to absorb everything that the legendary head coach Rahul Dravid has to offer.
'Both are amazing tacticians and have the experience of winning trophies.'
Kolkata Knight Riders' opening batsman Venkatesh Iyer revealed that former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has 'unknowingly' played a big role in his life.
IPL 2025 recap: From Kohli and RCB conquering final frontier to decline of champions
The IPL 2025 auction was a spectacle of astronomical bids and shattered records.
KL Rahul dropped two places to be sixth while Virat Kohli remained static on 10th in the batters' list.
Dwayne Bravo, the new mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, has stated that he will incorporate elements from former KKR strategist Gautam Gambhir's successful blueprint with his own distinct approach for the upcoming IPL season. Bravo, who replaced Gambhir after his departure to become the head coach of the Indian team, acknowledges the importance of building on KKR's previous success while also bringing his own style to the role.
Patidar made a bright beginning to his stint as RCB captain, leading his side to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Saturday.
Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the 'puzzling' batting approach
'At the moment it's 90% confirmed that Ajinkya will be the new KKR captain. He was bought by KKR specifically for the purpose of being a viable captaincy option.'
Images from the Indian Premier league match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in Kolkata on Monday
When Shah Rukh Khan appears at a KKR game -- like he did, during the IPL 2024 game against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens on Sunday afternoon (a game KKR won by 8 wickets!) -- he is as much the centre of action as the events on the cricket field.
RCB's success so far in IPL 2025 hasn't just rested on Kohli and Hazlewood.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's opening T20I against New Zealand?
Mumbai Indians bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for a paltry 116 runs in their latest IPL encounter, winning the match by eight wickets.
Just two batters played impactful knocks on the night. Here's how they went...
Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, and Sunil Narine emerged as rare bright spots-combining discipline, guile, and experience
Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in the rain-hit IPL 2024 match in Kolkata on Saturday.
A struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to break their losing streak when they face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK are currently ninth in the standings with one win and four losses, while KKR are in sixth position with two wins and three defeats. The home team will be hoping to turn around their fortunes at Chepauk, which has not been as advantageous this season as it has been in the past. CSK will need to adapt to the changed conditions and rely on their spinners to perform well at a venue where they have traditionally dominated. Meanwhile, KKR will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to the Lucknow Super Giants and secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Iyer's comments highlight the changing dynamics of the game and how rules can impact team strategies and player selection.
'If one can be brutally honest, he is part of this set-up more because of his reputation.'
KKR have assembled at the pre-season camp ahead of IPL 2023.
IMAGES from the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 played between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.
Which MI bowler impressed you the most?
Pacer Mitchell Starc was adjudged player of the match for his sensational bowling up front when he claimed the scalps of Travis Head, Nitish Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed in the powerplay.
Narine stars as KKR keep playoff hopes alive with 14-run win over DC
This was Mumbai's second SMAT title after winning it for the first time in 2022, while MP's wait for a maiden trophy prolonged to another season.
Continuing his fine run in his comeback from ankle surgery, India pacer Mohammed Shami will be in the spotlight as Bengal face strong challenge from a rampaging Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarterfinal in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
It remains to be seen how many rookies will be included for the 50-over competition keeping bubble-life and workload management in mind.
Shubman Gill flops as Karnataka bundle out Punjab for 55 to gain command on Day 1
For DC, the onus will be on Prithvi Shaw and veteran Australian David Warner to provide a solid start.
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