Explore the elite performers of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, as we delve into the top players with the most Player of the Match awards, showcasing their stellar contributions.

7 - Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan, a dynamic player for Rajasthan Royals, KKR, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, won 7 Player of the Match awards while representing KKR from 2011 to 2017. He scored 1,893 runs at an average of 31.55, including 150 fours and 87 sixes, and took 21 wickets for the team.

10 - Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir, former KKR skipper, secured 10 Player of the Match awards during his tenure with the team. Leading them to two IPL titles, Gambhir amassed 3,035 runs in 108 matches at an average of 31.61, with 27 fifties. Under his captaincy, KKR recorded 61 wins, 46 losses, and 1 tie.

15 - Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine clinched his 15th Player of the Match award for his stellar performance against LSG. He's now the seventh player to score over 1,500 runs for KKR, currently at 1,507, with an average of 17.32 and a strike rate of 166.34. This season, he has scored 461 runs with a strike rate of 183.67 and has taken 14 wickets at 20.78.

15 - Andre Russell

Andre Russell, the dynamic all-rounder, has secured 15 Player of the Match awards for KKR. Since 2014, he's been a key player for the team. Russell boasts 2,402 runs at an average of 30.02 and a striking rate of 175.84, along with 108 wickets at 21.75. In IPL 2024, he has bagged 13 wickets and scored 198 runs.