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{{Infobox cricket club season
| club =[[Kolkata Knight Riders]]
| season =2011
| coach = [[Dav Whatmore]]
| captain = [[Gautam Gambhir]]
| ground = [[Eden Gardens]], [[Kolkata]]
| comp1 = [[2011 Indian Premier League|IPL]]
| comp1 result = 4th
| comp2 = [[2011 Champions League Twenty20|CLT20]]
| comp2 result = Group stage
| most runs = [[Jacques Kallis]] (424)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=5969;type=tournament |title=Indian Premier League, 2011/ Records / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=20 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120428043247/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=5969%3Btype%3Dtournament |archivedate=28 April 2012 }}</ref>
| most wickets =[[Yusuf Pathan]] (13)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5969;type=tournament |title=Indian Premier League, 2011/ Records / Most runs |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |accessdate=20 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213164400/http://stats.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2011/engine/records/bowling/most_wickets_career.html?id=5969%3Btype%3Dtournament |archivedate=13 February 2012 }}</ref>
| prevseason = [[Kolkata Knight Riders in 2010|2010]]
| nextseason = [[Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012|2012]]
}}

[[Kolkata Knight Riders]] (KKR) is a franchise cricket team based in [[Kolkata]], India, which plays in the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL). They were one of the ten teams that competed in the [[2011 Indian Premier League]]. They were captained by [[Gautam Gambhir]]. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 4th in the IPL and qualified for the Champions League T20 for the first time.

== Background ==
In this edition of the IPL, the Kolkata Knight Riders decided to revamp the team, starting with a new look and by changing the entire set of players. [[Gautam Gambhir]], who was bought for a record-breaking $2.4 million was appointed as skipper. KKR also managed to buy [[Yusuf Pathan]] for $2.1 million. Other international names added to the squad included allrounders [[Shakib Al Hasan]] and [[Jacques Kallis]], pace bowler [[Brett Lee]] and [[Ryan ten Doeschate]] of Netherlands.<ref name="GG">{{cite news|url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-09/news-interviews/29400108_1_srk-gautam-gambhir-cricketers|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120923131439/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-09/news-interviews/29400108_1_srk-gautam-gambhir-cricketers|url-status = dead|archive-date = 23 September 2012|title = Kolkata Knight Riders bank on Gambhir|date = 9 April 2011|work = [[The Times of India]]|accessdate = 25 August 2011}}</ref> Brad Haddin was replaced by [[Mark Boucher]] in mid-season due to a finger injury he sustained during practice.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/ipl-2011-brad-haddin-broken-finger-kolkata-knight-riders/20110429.htm|title = Broken finger puts Haddin out of IPL|date = 29 April 2011|accessdate = 25 August 2011|publisher = Rediff.com}}</ref>

The Kolkata Knight Riders had a disappointing start of season, losing to Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs. But they came back stronger, winning their next three matches against Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals at Kolkata and Jaipur respectively. After two consecutive defeats in their home ground, the team had a string of wins against Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab and Deccan Chargers. They went on to win two of the remaining four matches; one against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata and the other against [[Pune Warriors India]] in Navi Mumbai which enabled them to qualify for the playoffs for the first time.<ref name="Eliminator" /> In the eliminator they lost to Mumbai Indians owing to a last over by [[Lakshmipathy Balaji]] which conceded 21 runs, losing their chance to enter the finals for the first time.<ref name="Eliminator">{{cite web|url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-26/news/29585476_1_kkr-skipper-gautam-gambhir-kolkata-knight-riders-manoj-tiwary|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131105065921/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-26/news/29585476_1_kkr-skipper-gautam-gambhir-kolkata-knight-riders-manoj-tiwary|url-status = dead|archive-date = 5 November 2013|title = Gambhir praises fighting spirit of Kolkata Knight Riders|date = 26 May 2011|work = [[The Times of India]]|accessdate = 17 April 2012}}</ref>

In the 2011 auctions, [[Sourav Ganguly]] was not picked by KKR, nor by any other team in the league. This created a huge uproar in Kolkata. The angry fans created a protest group called [[No Dada No KKR]].<ref name="Dada">{{cite web |url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-14/off-the-field/28364753_1_cricket-fans-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131105081716/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-14/off-the-field/28364753_1_cricket-fans-kolkata-knight-riders-kkr|url-status = dead|archive-date = 5 November 2013|title = Facebook's Ganguly fans plan protest march|date = 14 January 2011|work = [[The Times of India]]|accessdate = 20 April 2012}}</ref> This was followed by a silent protest rally, signature campaigns throughout the country and abroad and stadium protests.<ref name="Dada" /> But the uproar came to a halt and the fans' reactions gradually bettered as the team's performance improved and the Eden Gardens began to witness huge capacities.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.sify.com/sports/a-full-eden-gardens-is-a-scary-prospect-news-columns-leoksSccdea.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110417153749/http://www.sify.com/sports/a-full-eden-gardens-is-a-scary-prospect-news-columns-leoksSccdea.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 17 April 2011|title = A full Eden Gardens is a scary prospect|work = Sify.com|date = 14 April 2012|accessdate = 17 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.mapsofindia.com/cricket/ipl-2011/kolkatta-knight-riders-vs-kings-xi-punjab-april-30-eden-garden-kolkatta.html|title = Match Review of Kolkatta Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab|work = mapsofindia.com|date = 30 April 2011|accessdate = 17 April 2012}}</ref> KKR finished the top amongst all teams after the completion of the mid season game-play.<ref name="Eliminator" />

===Champions League Twenty20===

KKR's top four finish meant they would now participate in the qualifying stage for the [[2011 Champions League Twenty20]], held from 19 to 21 September. Captain [[Gautam Gambhir]] wasn't able to lead the team during the qualifying stage, as he has been recovering from an injury he sustained during a Test match between India and England at The Oval. [[Jacques Kallis]] was the appointed captain in Gambhir's absence. However, Gambhir returned to lead the team in the Group stage. KKR was also without the services of Eoin Morgan, who was due to have a shoulder surgery, and [[Mark Boucher]] who was playing for Warriors.

They were drawn along with [[Somerset County Cricket Club|Somerset]] and [[Auckland Aces]] in Pool B of qualification stage. Both of their matches were initially to be played at the [[Eden Gardens]] in [[Kolkata]], but was later moved to the [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium]] in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]]. They recorded a 2-run victory in their first match against Auckland Aces, thanks to brilliant spells from [[Iqbal Abdulla]] and [[Yusuf Pathan]]. Their next match against Somerset Sabres ended in an 11-run defeat. However, both teams qualified for the main tournament by finishing on a better NRR+ than Sri Lankan franchise [[Ruhuna Rhinos]] of Pool A.

The team was placed with Somerset, [[South Australia cricket team|Southern Redbacks]], [[Warriors (cricket team)|Warriors]] and fellow IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore in Group B of the tournament. They lost their first two matches against Somerset Sabres and Southern Redbacks. They made an impressive comeback by winning the last two games, first by 9 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore and a rain affected 22 run victory by [[Duckworth-Lewis method|(D/L)]] against Warriors. However, despite being tied on points, they could not make the semi-final due to a lesser NRR+ than the Royal Challengers. They ended up fifth on the overall points table.

==Indian Premier League==

===Season standings===
Kolkata Knight Riders finished 4th in the league stage of IPL 2011.
{{2011 Indian Premier League Points Table|team=KKR}}

=== Match log ===

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Date
!Opponent
!Venue
!Result
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 8 April || [[Chennai Super Kings]] || [[Chennai]] || Lost by 2 runs
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 11 April || [[Deccan Chargers]] || [[Kolkata]] || Won by 9 runs, MoM- [[Jacques Kallis]] 54 (42)
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 15 April || [[Rajasthan Royals]] || [[Jaipur]] || Won by 9 wickets, MoM- [[Gautam Gambhir]] 75* (44)
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 17 April || [[Rajasthan Royals]] || [[Kolkata]] || Won by 8 wickets, MoM- [[Lakshmipathy Balaji]] 3/15 (3 overs)
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 20 April || [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] || [[Kolkata]] || Lost by 6 runs
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 22 April || [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] || [[Kolkata]] || Lost by 9 wickets
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 28 April || [[Delhi Daredevils]] || [[Delhi]] || Won by 17 runs, MoM- [[Manoj Tiwary (cricketer)|Manoj Tiwary]] 61* (47)
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 30 April || [[Kings XI Punjab]] || [[Kolkata]] || Won by 8 wickets, MoM- [[Iqbal Abdulla]] 2/19 (4 overs)
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 3 May || [[Deccan Chargers]] || [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] || Won by 20 runs, MoM- [[Yusuf Pathan]] 47* (26)
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 5 May || [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] || [[Kochi]] || Lost by 17 runs
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 7 May || [[Chennai Super Kings]] || [[Kolkata]] || Won by 10 runs (D/L), MoM- [[Iqbal Abdulla]] 1/15 (4 overs)
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 14 May || [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] || [[Bengaluru]] || Lost by 4 wickets (D/L)
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 19 May || [[Pune Warriors India]] || [[Navi Mumbai]] || Won by 7 wickets, MoM- [[Yusuf Pathan]] 29 (25) and 2/23 (4 overs)
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 22 May || [[Mumbai Indians]] || [[Kolkata]] || Lost by 5 wickets
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 25 May (#Eliminator) || [[Mumbai Indians]] || [[Mumbai]] || Lost by 4 wickets
|- " class="sortbottom"
| colspan="4" style="text-align: center; "| Overall record: 8–7. Qualified for playoffs.
|}

==Champions League Twenty20==

===Match log===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!No.
!Date
!Opponent
!Venue
!Result
!Scorecard
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 1 || 19 September (Qualifier #1) || [[Auckland Aces]] || [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium|Hyderabad]] || Won by 2 runs, MoM- [[Manvinder Bisla]] 45 (32) || [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/521321.html Scorecard]
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 2 || 21 September (Qualifier #2) || [[Somerset Sabres]] || [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium|Hyderabad]] || Lost by 11 runs || [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/521325.html Scorecard]
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 3 || 25 September || [[Somerset Sabres]] || [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium|Hyderabad]] || Lost by 5 wickets || [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/521330.html Scorecard]
|- align= style="background:#fbb; "
| 4 || 27 September || [[South Australian Redbacks]] || [[Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium|Hyderabad]] || Lost by 19 runs || [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/521332.html Scorecard]
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 5 || 29 September || [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] || [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium|Bangalore]] || Won by 9 wickets, MoM- [[Jacques Kallis]] 64* (47) and 1/28 (4 Overs) || [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/521335.html Scorecard]
|- align= style="background:#c3fdb8;"
| 6 || 1 October || [[Chevrolet Warriors]] || [[M. Chinnaswamy Stadium|Bangalore]] || Won by 22 runs ([[Duckworth–Lewis method|D/L]]) || [http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/521338.html Scorecard]
|-
| colspan="6" style="text-align: center; "| Failed to advance.
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Kolkata Knight Riders}}

[[Category:2011 Indian Premier League]]
[[Category:Kolkata Knight Riders seasons]]

Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011 - Revision history

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