Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match No. 57 of IPL 2026 on May 13. The match will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
RCB is currently leading the points table with seven wins from 11 matches. After overcoming two consecutive losses, they secured a thrilling two-wicket victory against Mumbai Indians. They aim to continue their success and officially secure a playoff spot.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, are in eighth place with four wins out of 10 matches. They faced challenges earlier in the tournament but have bounced back by winning four matches in a row. KKR will seek to maintain their momentum against one of their main rivals in this crucial match.
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 initial IPL 2026 match in Raipur showed that the pitch is challenging for batting. RCB struggled to chase a modest target due to a slow and low surface. Batters will need time at the crease before hitting freely, making early overs crucial for both teams. New-ball bowlers may find some assistance, particularly in terms of movement, while spinners could be key in the middle overs due to the sluggish 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