New Delhi, April 3 -- Just one win from three matches - This isn't the start defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were hoping for in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having lost the season opener to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), KKR got their first points against Rajasthan Royals before slumping to their second loss against Mumbai Indians in an away game.

KKR might have lost the services of IPL 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, but they Purple and Gold have assembled a great team. While the core remained the same, the likes of Quinton de Kock, Dwayne Bravo (as mentor), Ajinkya Rahane have added a new dimension to the side.

Although one can debate its still early days in...