Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 57 of the IPL 2026 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur on 13 May.
The defending champions have won seven matches and currently top the points table with 14 points, putting them very close to securing their spot in the playoffs. After consecutive defeats, they won their previous match by two wickets against Mumbai Indians, successfully chasing a target of 167 runs in the last match.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders faced a tough start to the tournament, losing their first six matches. However, they made a strong comeback by winning the last four matches against Rajasthan, Lucknow, Hyderabad and in the previous game against Delhi Capitals. Finn Allen was the standout performer for KKR in the last match, smashing an outstanding century. Based on recent form—RCB vs KKR who will win today IPL 2026—Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear to be the stronger side here.
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RCB vs KKR Match Details - IPL 2026, Match 57
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Match 57)
Date: 13th May 2026
Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
RCB vs KKR Pitch Report - Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Raipur
The pitch at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is generally well-balanced with a slight batting advantage as the match progresses. It provides decent pace, bounce, and carry early on, helping pacers in getting some movement and seam with the new ball.
Win Batting First: 29%
Win Bowling First: 71%
Average Score
Average 1st Innings: 157
Average 2nd Innings: 155
Factor | Details |
Pitch | Balanced |
Outfield | Fast |
Boundaries | Medium |
Avg Match Total | 320-360 |
Overall | Balanced |
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RCB vs KKR Weather Report - Raipur Conditions
Temperature | 32°C |
Rain Possibility | 01% |
Average 1st innings Score | 157 |
Best Suited For | Pacer (57%) |
RCB vs KKR Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
RCB | W, L, L, W, W |
KKR | W, W, W, W, L |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
Team | Wins |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 |
NR | 0 |
RCB vs KKR Injury News & Team Updates - Match 57
RCB: Phil Salt is fit and available for this match
KKR: Matheesha Pathirana has joined the KKR squad
RCB vs KKR Win Probability - IPL 2026 Match 57
Team | Win Probability |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 58% |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 42% |
RCB vs KKR Key Player Battles to Watch
Player | Team | Tournament Stats |
Virat Kohli | RCB | 379 runs |
Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 328 runs |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | 269 runs |
Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 21 wickets |
Kartik Tyagi | KKR | 13 wickets |
Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 11 wickets |
RCB vs KKR Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If KKR bats first
Powerplay Score: 50-55
Predicted Total: 165-180
Match Result: RCB to win
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Scenario 2: If RCB bats first
Powerplay Score: 50-60
Predicted Total: 180-195
Match Result: RCB to win
RCB vs KKR Toss Prediction - Match 57 IPL 2026
The captain who wins the toss would ideally like to bowl first because in the last match at this venue, the chasing team won.
Prediction: RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first
RCB vs KKR Probable Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.
RCB vs KKR Match 57 Player of the Match Prediction 2026
Rajat Patidar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Rinku Singh
Who Will Win RCB vs KKR Today? — Expert Prediction Match 57
According to our RCB vs KKR who will win today IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 expert prediction. Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are expected to be the key performers.
RCB vs KKR who will win today IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win
RCB vs KKR Match Result - IPL 2026 Match 57 Result
RCB won by six wickets