Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match No. 57 of IPL 2026on May 13 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
RCB currently sit at the top of the points table with seven wins from 11 matches. The Bengaluru-based side made a strong comeback after suffering two consecutive defeats by edging past Mumbai Indians in a thrilling two-wicket victory. With momentum back on their side, RCB will aim to register another win and officially secure a place
in the playoffs.
On the other hand, KKR are placed eighth in the standings with four wins from 10 matches. Despite a difficult phase earlier in the tournament, the three-time champions have revived their campaign impressively by winning four matches in a row. With the team finally finding balance and rhythm, Kolkata will look to continue their resurgence and challenge one of their biggest rivals in a crucial encounter.
RCB vs KKR Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 57, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Date & Time (IST) | Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 PM |
| Live Broadcasting & Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
RCB vs KKR Head to Head record
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Won by RCB | 15 |
| Won by KKR | 20 |
| Tie/NR | 01 |
| First-ever fixture | April 18, 2008 (KKR victory) |
| Most recent fixture | May 17, 2025 (Match Abandoned) |
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur: Pitch Report
The first IPL 2026 match played in Raipur suggested that the surface is not the easiest for batting. RCB found it challenging to chase down a modest target, as the pitch played slow and remained low throughout the game. Batters are expected to spend some time at the crease before playing their shots freely, making the powerplay overs extremely important for both sides. The new-ball bowlers are likely to get some assistance early on, especially with movement off the surface, while spinners could play a crucial role during the middle overs by exploiting the sluggish nature of the wicket.
RCB vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell/Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar.
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Impact Player: Finn Allen
RCB vs KKR Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli could prove to be the key batter for RCB in this crucial clash against KKR. The star opener has scored 379 runs in 11 innings so far this season and remains one of RCB’s most dependable performers with the bat. However, Kohli has endured a rare dip in form after registering ducks in his last two matches. The former RCB captain will now be eager to bounce back strongly and make a significant contribution in the upcoming encounter.
Probable Best Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumarcould be the key bowler for RCB in the upcoming clash against KKR. The experienced pacer is currently the Purple Cap holder with 21 wickets in 11 matches and has been one of the standout performers of IPL 2026. Bhuvneshwar delivered an impressive spell at the Raipur venue against MI and looked in complete control with the new ball.
