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IPL 2026 • Match 57
Royal Challengers BengaluruRoyal Challengers BengaluruHome
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Kolkata Knight RidersKolkata Knight RidersAway
13 May 2026 07:30 pm IST Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur

RCB vs KKR Match Preview

RCB host KKR at Raipur. Virat Kohli vs Varun Chakravarthy — class against mystery. Can the mystery spinner outsmart the GOAT of IPL run-scoring?

Why You Should Watch This Match

  • 1Kohli vs Varun Chakravarthy — unorthodox mystery spin vs the greatest IPL batter
  • 2Narine's all-round contribution — opening bat AND taking wickets
  • 3Phil Salt's aggressive opening at a flat Raipur surface
  • 4May 13 — penultimate round of league stage

RCB vs KKR Head to Head Record

17
RCB Wins
30
Total Matches
13
KKR Wins
57%
43%
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Raipur Pitch Report

Batting FriendlyAvg 1st Innings: 175-190

Raipur is a flat batting track. High scores of 175-190 are expected at this venue.

Toss Decision

Chase is preferred at Raipur due to dew factor in evening games.

Key Player Battle

Virat Kohli vs Varun Chakravarthy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB Key Players

  • Virat Kohli
  • Rajat Patidar
  • Phil Salt
  • Josh Hazlewood
  • Krunal Pandya
Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR Key Players

  • Sunil Narine
  • Ajinkya Rahane
  • Varun Chakravarthy
  • Rinku Singh
  • Finn Allen

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is RCB vs KKR IPL 2026?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Match 57 is scheduled for 13 May 2026 at 07:30 pm IST at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur.

What is the RCB vs KKR head to head record?

In 30 IPL encounters, Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads 17-13. There have been 0 no results.

What is the pitch report for RCB vs KKR at Raipur?

Raipur is a flat batting track. High scores of 175-190 are expected at this venue.

Who will win RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 57?

Based on current form, squad strength, and venue conditions, this promises to be a closely contested match. Check our detailed prediction and Dream11 tips for expert analysis.

What is the average score at Raipur?

The average first innings score at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur is approximately 175-190. Expect high scores on this batting-friendly surface.

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Last updated: 22 May 2026. All match timings are in IST. Playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.