| 2008 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | John Buchanan | ||
| Captain | Sourav Ganguly | ||
| Ground(s) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | ||
| IPL | 6th | ||
| Most runs | Sourav Ganguly (349)[1] | ||
| Most wickets | Umar Gul (12)[2] | ||
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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 eight teams that competed in the 2008 IPL edition. They were captained by Sourav Ganguly. Kolkata Knight Riders finished sixth in the IPL and did not qualify for the Champions League T20.