RCB vs KKR: Good news coming in from the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur as the rain has now completely stopped ahead of the much awaited IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders.

The groundsmen have come onto the field and have started to assess the conditions in the outfield, though some parts of the square still have covers on them. Match officials Rohan Pandit and Nitin Menon are also out there in the middle doing an inspection to see if conditions are safe enough for play to begin shortly. There had been concerns over a possible delay earlier after persistent rain and lightning around the venue but the latest developments have brought fresh optimism among players and fans alike. The mood inside the stadium is still electric as fans await an official update on the toss and start time for this important Match 57 encounter in the IPL 2026 season. Check latest minutes by minutes here - Toss delayed due to wet outfield. The toss will take place at 8:30 PM, and the first ball will be played at 8:45 PM. No overs will be deducted as of now." Keep refreshing here for latest updates

RCB vs KKR: Current Weather Conditions- Rain Periodically Heavy

Raipur, Chhattisgarh is experiencing a turn for the worse in weather since late afternoon. The temperature is 37°C but feels like 40°C because of the humidity which is a high 37%. The current condition is "rain periodically heavy" with a 56% precipitation chance. Wind is blowing from the southwest at 3 mph.

RCB vs KKR Forecast for Today Match- High Chance of Rain

The forecast for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, isn't very encouraging for the cricket enthusiasts. The daily high temperature will be 40°C. The daytime precipitation chance is 61% with a condition of "light rain". The capital of Chhattisgarh has been put on a yellow alert by the IMD. If the rain continues into the evening, the match could be subject to significant delays or even a complete washout. In case of a tie, both teams will earn 1 point each, a result that will put KKR's playoff hopes on a knife edge and postpone RCB's official qualification.

RCB vs KKR: Pitch Report & Ground Conditions

Raipur pitch is a black-soil wicket and is known to offer inconsistent bounce and good bowling assistance. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made the most of the movement with the new ball in the last game at this venue. This ground has 80m boundaries unlike the batting-friendly tracks in Bengaluru which means batters have to work for their runs. Spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy are expected to play a big role if the match goes ahead.

RCB vs KKR: Last 7 Days Weather in Raipur

In the past week, Raipur has experienced sweltering hot weather alternating with the usual pre-monsoon breezy conditions. Temps were always in the 39°C to 42°C range, with generally clear skies until the recent moisture push. There were high wind gusts of 29 knots earlier in the week but that kept the climate dry until the current yellow alert brought rain into the equation.

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