RCB are favourites to beat KKR in IPL 2026 Match 57 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The defending champions sit at the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 14 points after a thrilling last-ball win over MI. KKR, in seventh place with 11 points from 11 matches, are fighting for survival in the playoff race. A loss here could end their season. For RCB, this is their last home game of IPL 2026.
IPL 2026 Match 57 RCB vs KKR Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 57, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| RCB Captain | Rajat Patidar |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
IPL 2026 Match 57 Odds for RCB vs KKR
RCB are clear favourites across all major platforms. Their form, squad depth, and home advantage make them the obvious pick.
KKR’s odds reflect their inconsistent season. Their spin duo of Narine and Varun Chakravarthy could be the wildcard on Raipur’s grippy surface, but the bookmakers aren’t convinced.
| Platform | RCB Win Odds | KKR Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB) | Toss Odds (KKR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.58 | 2.35 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.55 | 2.40 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 1.60 | 2.30 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| BetVibe | 1.57 | 2.32 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
IPL 2026 Match 57 Toss Prediction for RCB vs KKR
Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium is a venue that historically rewards the chasing side. In the six IPL matches previously played here, teams batting second won four
The dew factor in evening games makes gripping the ball increasingly difficult from the 13th-14th over. RCB opted to bowl first in their last match here against MI and won.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
RCB Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 57
RCB enter this match as table-toppers with 14 points from 11 matches. Their last-ball win over MI in Raipur was the kind of gritty performance that champions produce.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been sensational this season with 17 wickets, including a devastating 3-wicket spell in the first three overs vs MI. On Raipur’s swing-friendly surface, he becomes even more dangerous.
Krunal Pandya delivered a match-winning 73 off 40 balls against MI when RCB were 47/3 in the powerplay. He also reached 100 IPL wickets this season.
The concern? Virat Kohli is on back-to-back ducks. A golden duck against LSG followed by another duck against MI. The king of IPL batting will be itching to respond, and KKR’s bowlers know that a hungry Kohli is the most dangerous version of Kohli.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | Batter (Opener) | 9000+ IPL runs, back-to-back ducks last game |
| 2 | Jacob Bethell | All-rounder (Opener) | Young England talent, aggressive starts |
| 3 | Rajat Patidar (c) | Batter | Captain, key middle-order anchor |
| 4 | Jitesh Sharma (wk) | WK-Batter | Struggling with bat (avg 8.00 this season) |
| 5 | Tim David | Batter | Power-hitter, replaces Padikkal in XI |
| 6 | Romario Shepherd | All-rounder | Pace + lower-order hitting |
| 7 | Krunal Pandya | All-rounder | 73 vs MI, 100th IPL wicket this season |
| 8 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Fast Bowler | 17 wickets, joint Purple Cap contender |
| 9 | Josh Hazlewood | Fast Bowler | Death-overs specialist, extra bounce |
| 10 | Suyash Sharma | Leg-spinner | Strike bowler in middle overs |
| 11 | Rasikh Salam | Fast Bowler | Pace support, last-ball hero vs MI |
| 12 (Impact) | Devdutt Padikkal / Swapnil Singh | Batter / Spinner | Tactical bench option |
KKR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 57
KKR’s season has been a rollercoaster. Five wins and six losses from 11 matches doesn’t scream playoff contender, but their recent 8-wicket demolition of Delhi Capitals shows what they’re capable of.
Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball century against DC, and he could come in as the Impact Player if KKR need explosive batting.
The real weapon? Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Together, they’ve taken 25 wickets at a combined economy of 6.51 in IPL 2026. That spin choke could be devastating on Raipur’s gripping surface.
Narine recently became only the third bowler ever to take 200 IPL wickets, and the first overseas player to do so. He bowls across all phases now, including the powerplay.
Kartik Tyagi has quietly had a solid season with 13 wickets in 10 matches. He brings pace and aggression to complement the spin twins.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a bright spot with 269 runs in 10 matches at an average of 29.89. His patient innings-building style suits this slower surface well.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Batter (Opener) | Captain, experienced anchor |
| 2 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) | WK-Batter | 269 runs in 10 matches, avg 29.89 |
| 3 | Cameron Green | All-rounder | Rs 25.20 Cr buy, middle-order power |
| 4 | Rovman Powell | Batter | Big-hitting No. 4 |
| 5 | Manish Pandey | Batter | Experienced middle-order steadier |
| 6 | Rinku Singh | Batter | Finisher, thrives under pressure |
| 7 | Sunil Narine | All-rounder | 200+ IPL wickets, Econ 6.51, mystery spin |
| 8 | Anukul Roy | All-rounder | Handy off-spin + lower-order bat |
| 9 | Kartik Tyagi | Fast Bowler | 13 wickets in 10 matches |
| 10 | Vaibhav Arora | Fast Bowler | Pace + swing |
| 11 | Varun Chakravarthy | Leg-spinner | 10 wkts, Econ 6.51 with Narine |
| 12 (Impact) | Finn Allen / Ramandeep Singh | WK-Batter / All-rounder | Explosive bench option |
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium Pitch Report IPL 2026
This is only the second IPL game at Raipur in IPL 2026, and the venue is hosting its first IPL match since 2016. The surface is quite different from what most teams are used to.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Capacity | ~60,000 |
| Pitch Type | Black soil, two-paced, balanced surface |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL history) | ~160 runs |
| Boundary Size | Large: up to 84m straight, 65-70m square |
| Best Strategy | Bat second (dew + 4/6 chasing wins historically) |
What to Expect on May 13
- Two-paced surface. The ball comes nicely early, but the pitch slows as it wears. Stroke play gets harder as the innings progresses.
- Pacers get early assistance through movement and extra bounce. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood will relish these conditions.
- Massive boundaries (up to 84m straight) make clearing the rope genuinely difficult. Running between wickets and placing shots in gaps becomes critical.
- Spinners find grip in the middle overs. On this surface, Narine and Varun Chakravarthy could choke RCB’s middle order, just as they did to DC.
- Dew arrives in the second innings, making chasing easier. Four of six IPL matches here have been won by the team batting second.
- Par score: 165-180. This is NOT a batting paradise like Chinnaswamy. Anything above 180 is a strong total. The RCB vs MI match saw MI post 166/7 and RCB chase it down with just 2 wickets to spare.
Raipur Weather Report, May 13, 2026
Raipur in mid-May is hot and dry. Expect daytime temperatures above 40°C, cooling to around 30-33°C by match time. Practically zero chance of rain.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear skies, no rain forecast |
| Temperature | 33°C – 40°C (daytime), ~30°C by match time |
| Humidity | Low to moderate (~30-35%) |
| Wind Speed | Light, 8-12 km/h |
| Dew Factor | Expected from ~13th over of 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% during match hours |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low. Full 40-over contest expected |
Dream11 team for RCB vs KKR
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History)
| Matches Played | RCB Wins | KKR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 15 | 20 | 1 |
KKR lead this rivalry 20-15 across 36 IPL meetings. But RCB won the most recent completed encounter in IPL 2025 by 7 wickets.
Last 5 Encounters
| Season | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | May 17, 2025 | – | Match abandoned without a ball bowled | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2025 | Mar 22, 2025 | RCB | 7 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 21, 2024 | KKR | 1 run | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| IPL 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | KKR | 7 wickets | Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 | KKR | 21 runs | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
That 1-run KKR win at Eden Gardens in 2024 is one of the closest finishes in IPL history. KKR scored 222/6 and RCB fell agonizingly short at 221 all out.
Key Rivalry Stats
- Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in this fixture and has crossed 9,000 IPL career runs this season.
- Sunil Narine recently became the third bowler to take 200 IPL wickets and the first overseas player to reach the milestone.
- The first-ever IPL match (2008) was RCB vs KKR, with Brendon McCullum’s legendary 158* giving KKR a 140-run win.
- KKR won four consecutive completed matches against RCB in 2023-2024 before RCB broke the streak in the 2025 opener.
Our Prediction: RCB Have Better Chances to Win Against KKR in IPL 2026 Match 57
Bottom line: RCB win, defending a total in the 170-185 range on this slower Raipur surface.
Why RCB Can Win
- Bowling is their superpower. Bhuvneshwar (17 wkts) and Hazlewood on a surface with bounce, movement, and two-paced nature is a nightmare for batting lineups.
- Home advantage in Raipur. RCB just won here against MI. They know the conditions, the pace, the dew timings. KKR are playing here for the first time ever.
- Defending champions’ mentality. They’ve shown repeatedly this season that they find ways to win even when things look grim. The MI chase is proof.
- Krunal Pandya’s all-round form. 73 with the bat vs MI and consistent wickets with the ball. He’s the glue of this RCB team in 2026.
Why KKR Can Win
- Narine + Varun on a gripping surface. This is the exact type of pitch where KKR’s spin twins thrive. Against DC, they choked the middle overs so badly that DC scored just 11 runs in 30 balls.
- Finn Allen can destroy any attack. His 47-ball century against DC shows he can single-handedly take the game away if given the Impact Player slot.
- Kohli is vulnerable. Back-to-back ducks mean confidence might be shaky. KKR’s bowlers will target him aggressively in the powerplay.
- Nothing to lose. KKR must win every remaining game to keep their playoff hopes alive. That desperation can produce extraordinary performances.
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Final Verdict
On paper, this should be RCB’s game. They have the better bowling attack, home advantage, and are in vastly superior form. KKR’s spin twins are the one variable that could flip this match.
But this Raipur pitch suits RCB’s bowling perfectly. Bhuvneshwar with the new ball, Hazlewood at the death, and Suyash Sharma in the middle overs is a well-rounded attack that should contain KKR’s batting.
Predicted Winner: RCB by 20-25 runs (if batting first) or 5 wickets (if chasing).
Expect Krunal Pandya to deliver with bat or ball, and watch for the Bhuvneshwar vs Rahane powerplay battle to set the tone early.
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of May 12, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
