The Kolkata Knight Riders are a franchise cricket team based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This unofficial Kolkata Knight Riders flag (Hindi: अनौपचारिक कोलकाता नाइट राइडर्स झंडा) consists of the team's official logo on a dark purple background derived from the franchise's visual identity and branding colours.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
Reflecting the team name, the logo depicts a flaming knight's helmet positioned above a shield bearing the team name. The flaming helmet symbolises energy, passion, intensity, and determination, representing the team's aggressive and competitive spirit in the Indian Premier League. The shield element conveys strength, protection, and resilience, highlighting the franchise's ability to withstand pressure and perform in high-stakes matches. The combination of these elements creates a bold and theatrical visual identity that reinforces the "Knight Riders" theme and sets the team apart within the IPL. The dark purple colour palette further enhances this identity, suggesting royalty, ambition, and power. Overall, the logo embodies KKR's identity as a dynamic and highly competitive franchise with a strong and recognisable brand presence in the Indian Premier League.
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| Team name: | Kolkata Knight Riders |
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| Team abbreviation: | KKR |
| Founded: | 2008 |
| Location: | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Ground: | Eden Gardens |
| Capacity: | 68,000 |
| League: | Indian Premier League |
| Team Colors: | Purple and Gold |
| Championships: | 2 |
| Second places: | 1 |
| No. of seasons played: | 16 |
