The Indian Premier League has altered not only the way cricket is presented but also its identity through its different forms. Since the beginning of the league, the Kolkata Knight Riders have been in the vanguard of jersey innovation. KKR Jersey Evolution: One of the most dramatic changes in IPL history-from their original black and gold to the current purple and gold kit. Each edition speaks about the growth of the franchise, its success, and its commitment to style. Year-by-Year KKR Jersey Evolution 2008 Image Source : Getty Images The first season witnessed the arrival of KKR's first jersey design that soon turned out to be one of IPL's most talked-about kits. The black base with gold accents gave it a look from that the team would be instantly recognizable with. Reebok was the kit manufacturer and left side sponsor, while Nokia was displayed prominently across the chest region. HDIL featured on the back of the jersey. Under Sourav Ganguly, the team finished sixth in the standings, but that jersey had already made an indelible mark on fans. 2009 Image Source : Getty Images The KKR Jersey Evolution , the design was changed to focus on gold but in a black base. It had Sprite on the sleeve on the left side over Dish TV and Videocon D2H was present on the sleeve on the left side above the logo of IPL. Star Plus was on the back with maximum display.It failed to improve in design with the team performing abysmally and bottom at the table with three victories only. Also Read | Top Teams with Best Allrounder Picks in IPL 2025 2010 Image Source : IPL The next important turning point in KKR Jersey Evolution was when the team finally ditched the traditional black and gold color combination to don the purple and gold jersey. In full, the new jersey came with a total overhaul of colors, featuring prominent use of purple and gold. The XXX brand is found on the back, and Royal Stag adorns the left sleeve. With seven wins, they didn't make it into the playoffs. 2011 Image Source : AFP The first year of relative design stability featured the consistent purple and gold color scheme throughout. Matrix brand became the new back sponsor, and the jersey underwent minor refinements to the existing design. This consistency coincided with KKR's first playoffs appearance, though they fell to Mumbai Indians in the eliminator. 2012 Image Source : AFP The jersey underwent fabric quality improvements with massive improvements. Rose Valley logo was added on the right side, and the purple and gold balance were polished. The improved material quality proved to be auspicious as this design went to become iconic when KKR won their first IPL title under Gautam Gambhir's leadership. 2013 Image Source : ESPN Following their title victory, KKR maintained the same design without sponsor changes. The identical color scheme and pattern remained, marking their first season without any modifications. However, the team struggled to defend their title, finishing seventh. 2014 Image Source : BCCI Major design changes included gold-drained portions across the shoulders, and USPA was placed on the right side. Sansui was the back sponsor of this time. This version saw KKR win the second IPL trophy as it defeated Kings XI Punjab. 2015 Image Source : ESPN Innovations did not stop, as fire elements were seen near the shoulders. Gionee was the new chest sponsor, and the jersey was more visually dynamic. The team missed qualifying for the playoffs by just one point. 2016 Image Source : BCCI The jersey now sported two championship stars on top of the logo to celebrate their wins. Luxcozi was put on the right side, and SRMB TMT logo was on top of Colours TV. They made it to the playoffs but lost in the eliminator. 2017 Image Source : ESPN The jersey sported a full redesign in purple and gold diagonal patterns, with strategic sponsor positions while adding a visual appeal. KKR reached Qualifier 2 before falling to eventual champions Mumbai Indians. 2018 Image Source : ESPN The design went back to some classic elements as gold-dotted shoulder portions returned. Nokia returned as chest sponsor, while Exide appeared on the right sleeve and Royal Stag on the left. Team finished third but lost in Qualifier 2. 2019 Image Source : Associated press This year the team put more focus on purple presence with thin gold side lines. Jio was in as the back sponsor. KKR failed to reach the playoffs on net run rate, ending at fifth. 2020 Image Source : BCCI The jersey featured small gold squares all over the jersey. MPL Sports came as the new chest sponsor that added contemporary design elements to the jersey. The team ended at fifth position for the second year consecutively. 2021 Image Source : BCCI Major design elements included vertical gold lines on a purple base. Unacademy became the back sponsor, while Astral Pipes appeared on the right sleeve. The team reached the final but lost to Chennai Super Kings. 2022 Image Source : BCCI The design brought back classic elements with gold shoulder portions returning to prominence. Winzo was added above the chest area, while JOY joined as a new sleeve sponsor. The team finished seventh in the standings. 2023 Image Source : BCCI The latest design featured gold side lines replacing the shoulder portions. My Fab 11 became the main sponsor, while BKT was added on the back. The team finished seventh in the standings again. 2024 Image Source : BCCI KKR's 2024 jersey is perfectly between tradition and innovation. Delicate patterns of gold accentuate to maintain the essence of glory while keeping things minimal as well. This jersey offers technological progress with moisture wicking fabrics, and advances in ventilation. Dream11 and BKT tyres will again be on board as Principal Sponsors for IPL 2024. Fans love this look and how well it would resonate culturally. Also Read | Kolkata vs Punjab Head-to-Head in IPL: A Detailed Comparison Conclusion KKR Jersey Evolution has made an absolutely breathtaking journey, style and innovation-wise, between the years 2008 to 2024.Starting with the bold black and gold to sophisticated purple and gold in later years, every design went towards creating one of the IPL's most stylish teams: KKR. It has also echoed the growing phases from being an aspiring franchise to the two-time champion of this team as every design reflects a particular story of their rich history.