Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 57 of IPL 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
The top of the table is on the line. RCB sit 1st with 7 wins from 11 matches after a last-ball thriller victory over MI that took them to the summit. A win tonight almost confirms their playoff spot. KKR are 8th with 4 wins from 10, but they have won 4 in a row and are dangerously close to forcing their way into the top four.
The subplot: Virat Kohli has back-to-back ducks. The greatest RCB batter of all time is in a rare slump. On a slow Raipur pitch where spin dominates, Kohli needs to rediscover his touch tonight or RCB will lean heavily on others.
RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 57: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 57 |
| Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch RCB vs KKR Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
KKR hold the all-time edge in one of the IPL’s most historic rivalries.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 35 |
| KKR Wins | 20 |
| RCB Wins | 15 |
| KKR Win Rate | 57% |
| Last Meeting (IPL 2025) | RCB won (177 vs 174) |
| RCB Highest Total vs KKR | 221 |
| KKR Highest Total vs RCB | 222 |
KKR lead 20-15 across 35 meetings. However, RCB won the last meeting in IPL 2025 (177 vs 174), a tight contest that demonstrated how close these matches are. The highest totals in this rivalry are nearly identical: RCB 221, KKR 222. This is always a competitive fixture.
Tonight’s match is at Raipur, a venue where both teams played in Match 54 (RCB vs MI). RCB won that match in a last-ball thriller, so they have recent experience on this surface. KKR are visiting Raipur for the first time this season.
RCB vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI
Jacob Bethell / Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam.
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen (WK), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Anukul Roy.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Virat Kohli vs Varun Chakravarthy: Kohli is on back-to-back ducks. Chakravarthy is in prime form on a surface that grips and turns. If Kohli cannot negotiate Chakravarthy’s variations, RCB’s top order collapses. This is the defining contest of the match.
Josh Hazlewood vs Finn Allen: Hazlewood already impressed at this venue (vs MI). Allen just smashed a 47-ball century vs DC. Express pace and accuracy vs explosive aggression. The powerplay sets the foundation for everything that follows.
Sunil Narine vs RCB’s middle order: Narine’s all-round contribution on a spin-friendly Raipur pitch is KKR’s trump card. As opener, he can blast quick runs. As bowler, he can strangle RCB’s middle order. If Narine has a big day, KKR extend the streak to 5.
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
This is RCB’s second match at Raipur after the MI thriller. They have venue experience that KKR lack. The Sportskeeda venue stats tell the story: average first-innings score 154 runs, average wickets 6, strike rate 138.61. This is a low-scoring, bowler-friendly surface.
The pitch is slow with grip. Spinners dominate. Pace bowlers who hit the deck hard get extra purchase. Dew in the second innings makes it slightly easier for chasers (2nd innings SR: 143.54 vs 1st innings 138.61). The toss winner will likely bowl first.
Weather: Around 33-34°C, hazy. No rain expected.
RCB vs KKR Match 57 Prediction
RCB are favourites at 75% win probability per TechnoSports. Home-like venue experience (already won here), Hazlewood’s form, and squad depth give them the edge. A win almost confirms their playoff spot.
KKR’s chance: Narine and Chakravarthy on a spin-friendly Raipur surface is a genuine threat. If Allen fires again and Kohli’s duck streak continues, KKR could spring the upset. The 4-match winning streak gives them belief that 0-win-in-7 KKR is gone.
The pitch favours low-scoring contests (avg 154). Whichever bowling attack executes better wins. On paper, Hazlewood-Bhuvneshwar vs Narine-Chakravarthy is a pace vs spin masterclass. Expect a tactical chess match, not a boundary-fest.
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Final Thoughts
RCB vs KKR at Raipur is tonight’s blockbuster. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday, May 13 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Table-toppers vs a team on 4 straight wins. Kohli’s back-to-back ducks vs Chakravarthy’s spin web. Hazlewood at his best vs Allen’s 47-ball century. Narine’s dual threat on a spinner’s pitch. And a Raipur surface that averages just 154 in the first innings.
This will not be decided by big scores. It will be decided by discipline, spin, and nerve. The best kind of IPL cricket.
