RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB squad
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Philip Salt, Nuwan Thushara, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Swapnil Singh
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | KKR squad
Ajinkya Rahane(c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ramandeep Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya, Navdeep Saini, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Blessing Muzarabani, Matheesha Pathirana, Rahul Tripathi, Sarthak Ranjan, Prashant Solanki, Saurabh Dubey, Umran Malik, Daksh Kamra
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | When is the toss time?
The toss will be held at 7 am, while the match will begin at 7:30 pm.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Head-to-Head record
KKR have a 20-15 advantage over RCB. Since 2023, RCB have won only once and lost four matches.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Finn Allen's post-powerplay surge
Since 2024, Allen has struck at 218.33 beyond the 20th ball - the highest for any player in T20 cricket.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Dwindling numbers for RCB openers
RCB openers have combined for 332 runs in 11 innings so far this season, averaging 30.16 with a run-rate of 9.91, with only two fifty-plus stands. Last season, they contributed 682 runs at an average of 45.46 and a run-rate of 10.30, with seven fifty-plus stands
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | It is currently raining in Raipur
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB look to adapt to different surfaces
"We have to be ready for all kinds of surfaces we get and as a team we are pretty much prepared to face such challenges. It is part and parcel of the game, we have to adapt, read the situation and respond," RCB bowling coach Omkar Salvi said.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | KKR optimistic for a stunning comeback after being winless for six matches
"From our position midway through the tournament to the cricket we have played in recent games, especially the last few, it has been impressive to watch our group unite across all facets...We are quietly confident in our skills and trajectory, giving us a strong chance to reach our goals. We are optimistic, knowing IPL history shows teams can reach the finals after slow starts. The key is continuing to deliver complete games like we did against DC," KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | It is raining heavily in Raipur
The rain is accompanied by thunderstorm.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | The rain has reduced to drizzle now
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | The match will be played on a fresh surface
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Pitch report
"Hot, humidity and the odd thunderstorm. We just had one, and the guys [groundstaff] over are cleaning up and waiting for us, so we'd better hurry up. 65,400 get into this cricket stadium, and it is the fourth largest in the world. Now, the pitch just a few days ago, RCB played their first game, it was a little bit up and down. Aaron Finch was there watching. He's here with us now. What do you make of the surface today, Finchy? Well, it's a different wicket. This has never been used in an IPL or an international game. It's pitch number four, but it looks very, very similar to what we saw in the previous game, which was a 160 chase and chased down. If Spider[cam] comes down with me here, you can see all of these cracks, but you can see some cross-crack, and that's where you start to get the up and down bounce. And when you look back to the previous game, 14 of the 15 wickets were taken by the quicks. They had a field day compared to what we've seen around the tournament in some different times. And the cross-cracks are where you get the up and down bounce from. It's the variable bounce, the ability for the bowler to really lock into a zone, smash it at that good hard length, and then they can get that variable bounce. How do you play on this one? Get your pads back on. Back in the good old days, how are you gonna play? I think you have to be prepared to lower your risk, particularly for your first 10 or 12 balls. That doesn't mean that you go into your shell and you defend. It just means that you still have good hard, solid footwork, but you probably don't look as aerial because of the inconsistent bounce. Aim for 150, hope you get 170. Quickly, what about the bowlers? Where do they aim from here? Good hard length, good hard length. Traditional. Around about here [pointing that the good length spot]. Around here, the traditional test cricket, what you'd say a good length ball in and around that off stump, they'll be in the game again. Okay, might be hard work for the batters tonight, let's see," Nick Knight and Aaron Finch said.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | The rain has stopped
The covers are coming off and an inspection is being done.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | There will be a pitch inspection at 8:15 pm
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB coaches inspect the pitch
No overs lost. We will have a full match despite the loss in time.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB win the toss
Rajat Patidar opts to bowl first.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Here's what Rajat Patidar said at the toss
"We will bowl first. I think it's a similar wicket we played in the last match. It will behave in a similar way. We will try to keep them under pressure. I think the wickets are pretty much same. There will be variable bounce. That was a good game for us, everyone has a lot of confidence. Every game is important, we are focussing more on playing good cricket. Venky comes in for Shepherd," Patidar said.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Here's what Ajinkya Rahane said at the toss
"Last four games have been good for us. For us it's taking one game at a time. It's about respecting the opponents, and winning those small moments. This format is all about that, winning those small moments is important. Varun is out, Saurabh comes in for him," Rahane said.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB Playing 11
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | KKR Playing 11
Ajinkya Rahane(c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB Impact sub options
Devdutt Padikkal, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | KKR Impact Sub options
Saurabh Dubey, Ramandeep Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya, Navdeep Saini, Tim Seifert
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane open the innings for KKR
Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the new ball for RCB.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rahane gets off the mark with a four
Bhuvi had bowled excellently with five dots but Rahane gets off the mark with a classy cover drive for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Jacob Duffy with the new ball from the other end
Allen off the mark with a four. Allen drives though covers for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | First six of the match from Allen
Duffy misses the length and Allen has off driven over mid off for a six. Follows it up with a four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Allen is dealing in boundaries
A good out swinger from Bhuvi but Allen stands tall and punches through covers for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Bhuvi strikes in the powerplay yet again
Length ball, swings just a bit and is enough to catch the edge of Allen's bat as Jitesh takes a simple catch.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the new man in
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Angkrish gets going with a six
A back of length ball from Duffy and the batter pulls it over square leg for a six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Good placement from Rahane
Duffy bowls length and Rahane has cut it past point for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Josh Hazlewood to bowl
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Cheeky from Rahane
Hazlewood bowls length and Rahane moves across to scoop it past fine leg for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB have two early wickets
Short from Hazlewood and Rahane is hurried on the pull. Gets a top edge and the bowler calls and takes a safe catch.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Cameron Green walks into the middle
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rasikh Dar to bowl
Starts with a beautiful in-nipper as Green is beaten on the inside edge.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Superb shot from Raghuvanshi
A back of length ball from Rasikh and Raghuvanshi has stayed foot and pulled it behind square for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Green gets his first boundary
A brilliant ball in the channel from Hazlewood and Green is squared up and the edge goes past keeper for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Krunal Pandya to bowl
Spin for the first time today.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Superb drive from Raghuvanshi
Duffy bowls length and Raguhvanshi stands tall to beat the diving mid off to collect four more.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Massive hit from Raghuvanshi
A full ball on legs from Krunal and the batter has slog swept it over square leg for six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Wow! That is innovation at its best from Raghuvanshi
A slower short ball from Rasikh and Raghuvanshi has played the upper cut and has some how managed to place it through fine leg for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Four more for Raghuvanshi
Short and wide from Rasikh and Raghuvanshi has cut it through point for another boundary.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Big hit from Green
Krunal Pandya bowls a rare bad ball and Green pounces on it with a pull over deep mid wicket for six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Misfield costs four runs
The easiest of takes for Tim David at long on and he has made a mess of it. Ball runs away for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Poor ball and punished
A low full toss on legs and Green has eased it past square leg for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rasikh has the last laugh
Green misses the big slog as Rasikh bowls on length. Sees the bails light up.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rinku Singh is the new man in
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Raghuvanshi moves to 49
Duffy bowls short and Raghuvanshi has pulled it past mid wicket for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | 50 for Raghuvanshi
This has been a good counter-attacking innings. He's reached there in 32 balls, including five fours and two sixes.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Duffy has been expensive today
Duffy bowls in the slot and Rinku has driven past point for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Six more for Raghuvanshi
Krunal flights in the slot and Raghuvanshi has made room while clearing front leg to slog it over long off for a big hit.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB review for caught behind
A short ball from Hazlewood and Rinku misses the upper cut. Flat line on the ultraedge and RCB lose a review. Only Jitesh appealed. Not sure why they reviewed that.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Raghuvanshi is playing a superb knock here
Hazlewood bowls short and wide, the batter cuts it away for four behind point.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rinku joins the party
A short ball on leg stump line and Rinku has hooked it over fine leg for six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Edged and four
A short ball from Bhuvi and Rinku has edged it on the cut. The ball flies past third man for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Brilliant hit from Raghuvanshi
A slower ball from Rasikh and Raghvanshi has smashed it past the bowler for four. All power in that.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rinku gets a boundary
Hazlewood bowls full and straight as Rinku gets inside the line and flicks past fine leg.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | In the slot and six
A rare bad ball from Bhuvi and Rinku has hammered it over mid wicket for a six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Run out on the last ball
Bhuvi nails his yorker as Rinku hits to long on. The batters try to get back for two but the throw is good as the bowler whips the bails. Rinku remains stranded on 49 not out.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell open the innings
Saurabh Dubey has the new ball. He is playing his 1st IPL match.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | KKR bring in the Impact Sub
Saurabh Dubey replaces Finn Allen. He bowls left-arm pace.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Dueby starts well
Gets some shape away from Bethell has the batter is beaten on the drive.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Superb bowling from Dubey
He's beaten Bethell's edge thrice in four balls. Good line and length.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli is off the mark
He runs through for a single after flicking to mid wicket.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli gets a boundary
A full ball on pads from Vaibhav and Kohli has flicked it past mid wicket for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Four more for Kohli
Vaibhav bowls on the stumps and Kohli has flicked it over square leg for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli on the charge
Short and wide from Vaibhav and Kohli has cut it aerially over point for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Big over for RCB
Another ball on the pads from Vaibhav and Kohli has tucked it past fine leg for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Jacob Bethell joins the party
A slot ball from Dubey and Bethell has smashed over mid on for a six. Follows it with a cut past point for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Bethell gets another four
Another short and wide ball from Dubey and Bethell cuts powerfully past point.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kartik Tyagi to bowl
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | That is a freak wicket
Bethell gets a top edge on the pull and the ball lobs up after hitting the helmet for an easy catch to Kartik Tyagi
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Devdutt Padikkal is the new man in
DDP gets off the mark with a four as Tyagi errs on the legs.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Great shot from Padikkal
Short and wide from Tyagi and Padikkal has smashed the cut past extra cover for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Sunil Narine to bowl
Spin inside the powerplay from KKR
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Poor from Narine
Short and on legs as Padikkal pulls it behind square for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Four more for Padikkal
He hangs back and cuts it through point this time.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli is dropped
Kohli goes for a hard drive and does not get the alleviation. The short cover jumps and drops.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli adds salt to the wound
Back of length from Tyagi and Kohli has pulled it over fine leg for six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Padikkal gets a life
A well directed short ball from Green and Padikkal has pulled it to fine leg who drops a sitter.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Anukul Roy to bowl
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli gets a much needed boundary
Green bangs it shot and Kohli has nailed the pull past mid wicket for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | 50 for Kohli
He is back after two ducks. Gets to the landmark in 32 balls. Has hit five fours and six so far.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Four more for Kohli
Anukul drops it short and Kohli has pulled it past square leg for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Padikkal finds the boundary
Another short ball from Roy and Padikkal pulls it past mid wicket this time.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Vaibhav is back to bowl
He has been greeted with a four from Padikkal. Short and wide as Padikkal has cut it away.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Good running between the wickets
This has been a typical Kohli innings so far with plenty of 2s.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Tyagi breaks the partnership
Padikkal has thrown it away. Backs away and cuts straight to Rahane at short cover.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Rajat Patidar is the new man in
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Nasty blow that
Tyagi bangs it short and Patidar is hit on the back of the head. The physio is out and he looks to be in some pain.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB need 60 runs in the last six overs
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli keeps the scoring going
Full toss from Vaibhav and Kohli has driven it down the ground for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Another boundary for Kohli
Vaibhav bowls in his arc and Kohli has flicked it past mid wicket for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Brilliant batting from Kohli
Narine bowls back of length and Kohli has gone on the backfoot to flick it past mid wicket for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Patidar joins the party
A length ball form Narine and Patidar has swiped it over square leg for a six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Narine strike on the last ball of his spell
Patidar goes for another big hit but ends up getting and edge as Rahane takes a catch at cover after juggling a couple of times.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Tim David is the new man in
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli into the 80s
Anukul bowls a poor ball as Kohli pulls it with ease past mid wicket for another four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Six more for Kohli
Anukul tosses it up and Kohli has hammered it straight over the bowler's head for a stunning six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli at his best
Kartik bowls in slot and Kohli has whipped it over mid wicket for a big six.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli moves to 99
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Outstanding catch at point
Tim David has cut really hard as Tyagi bowls short and wide. Manish Pandey has held on to a stunner of a one handed catch diving to his right. That was hit like a bullet and he has caught it out of thin air.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Jitesh Sharma is the new man in
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | 100 for Kohli
That is his 9th IPL ton. Reaches there in 58 balls. He has hit 10 fours and three sixes in the innings.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | Kohli wants to finish this now
Full and wide from Arora and Kohli has sliced it past point for four.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | KKR waste a review
A full toss down leg and Kohli misses the flick. He has got an inside edge as KKR review.
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB need 3 runs from the last over
RCB vs KKR Live Score Updates | RCB win by six wickets
Jitesh Sharma finishes with a four to mid wicket. RCB reclaim the top spot on the table.