Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 57 of IPL 2026 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Table-toppers RCB look to seal a playoff spot, while KKR’s remarkable 4-match winning streak has revived their fading hopes.
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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
13 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Virat Kohli is the safest captain pick despite back-to-back ducks (form is temporary, class is permanent on Raipur’s slow surface), while Krunal Pandya works perfectly as vice-captain given his all-round value on a spin-friendly track.
RCB vs KKR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 57 |
| Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Head-to-Head | KKR leads 20-15 in 35 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 57
- Dream11 Team 1
- Dream11 Team 2
- Dream11 Team 3
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for RCB vs KKR Match 57 (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
RCB vs KKR Match 57 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 34°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 29-32°C |
| Humidity | 35-50% |
| Wind Speed | 8-12 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Hazy to Clear |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (evening match; dew present in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Slow and Low (batters need time to settle; ball holds in surface) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 154 runs (1st innings avg); 143 runs (2nd innings avg) |
| Boundary Length | MASSIVE (avg 80+ metres, longest 84m!) |
| 200+ Totals | Very rare; 170+ is a competitive total on this surface |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (chasing team won the last match here; dew aids batting 2nd) |
| Pace Assist | Good movement with new ball; Bhuvneshwar thrived here vs MI |
| Spin Assist | Significant; slow surface offers grip and turn through middle overs |
| Dew Effect | Moderate in 2nd innings; less extreme than other venues |
Injury Updates
RCB Top of Table: 7 wins from 11 matches (14 points). Beat MI on the last ball in Raipur. Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the Purple Cap with 21 wickets in 11 matches and starred with all-round exploits vs MI. Krunal Pandya made a gutsy half-century in the same match.
Phil Salt (RCB): Fit and available for this match! His return is a massive boost for RCB’s batting lineup. However, the slow Raipur surface might not suit his ultra-aggressive approach as much as Chinnaswamy.
Virat Kohli (RCB): Back-to-back ducks heading into this match. On any other day, this would be concerning. But Kohli at Raipur, where timing matters more than power on the slow surface, could be the perfect stage for a comeback knock.
KKR’s 4-Match Winning Streak: From 0-6 to 4 consecutive wins. Finn Allen scored a match-winning century vs DC in the last match. Kartik Tyagi (13 wkts) and Vaibhav Arora (11 wkts) have transformed KKR’s bowling attack.
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head
| Category | KKR | RCB | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 20 wins | 15 wins | KKR: 222 (2024) | RCB: 49 (2017) |
In 35 IPL meetings, KKR hold a 20-15 lead over RCB. In the last 10 encounters, KKR lead 6-4. However, RCB won the most recent meeting (IPL 2025) by just 3 runs. RCB’s 49 all out in 2017 remains the lowest total in IPL history and it came against KKR.
This is the first time these two meet at Raipur. On this slow, low surface with 84-metre boundaries, the contest will favor discipline over big hitting. That could advantage KKR’s spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine against RCB’s batting.
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Key Players to Watch in RCB vs KKR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler | Purple Cap holder with 21 wickets in 11 matches. Starred with all-round exploits vs MI at this very venue. His seam movement on Raipur’s slow surface is devastating. The match-winner. |
| Finn Allen | KKR | Batter | Scored a match-winning century vs DC in the last match. The explosive opener’s confidence is sky-high. His ability to clear even Raipur’s 84m boundaries makes him KKR’s biggest threat. |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batter | Back-to-back ducks but has 478+ runs this season. On Raipur’s slow surface where timing trumps power, Kohli’s technique is perfectly suited. History says he bounces back with a big knock. |
| Cameron Green | KKR | All-rounder | The catalyst behind KKR’s 4-match resurgence. Now bowling consistently alongside explosive batting. His dual role gives KKR the balance they need on any surface. |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | Bowler | RCB’s most reliable overseas pacer. His nagging length on Raipur’s slow surface with cutters and slower balls could be lethal. The perfect complement to Bhuvneshwar’s swing. |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | Batter | KKR’s top scorer with 215+ runs. His ability to rotate strike on slow surfaces and finish games in death overs makes him KKR’s most valuable middle-order asset on this track. |
