RCB vs KKR Match 57, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

Get all details for RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 57: match timings, venue, probable playing XIs, key players to watch, live streaming info, pitch report, and expert tips.

RCB vs KKR Match 57, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction (Image Source: Google)

RCB vs KKR Match 57, Cricket Tips: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders are scheduled to face each other in the upcoming contest of the Indian Premier League 2026. This contest will be held at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Wednesday at 7:30 PM IST. RCB have a chance to make it to the playoffs.

RCB are placed second on the points table with 14 points and two more points, which will push them through. On the other hand, KKR have found some ray of hope after winning four consecutive wins. But they are not in a situation to suffer a defeat, because they will be eliminated.

RCB vs KKR: Match Details

• Date: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur

RCB vs KKR Live Streaming Details

The live action of the RCB vs KKR clash will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the game through the JioHotstar app or website.

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head in IPL

• Total Matches: 36
• RCB: 15
• KKR: 20
• No-Result: 01

RCB vs KKR: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket in Raipur has good assistance for the bowlers. Fast bowlers had good lateral movement in the last game, and spinners will get grip with the old ball. The toss will have a role because of the dew. Hence, winning the toss can be an advantage here.

RCB vs KKR Possible XIs

RCB: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar

KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cam Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

RCB vs KKR Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Virat Kohli has two consecutive ducks, and he is expected to bounce back for RCB. For KKR, Finn Allen is the key batter, who can break the confidence of the opposition.

Probable Bowler

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is in red-hot form and will be a big threat. For KKR, Sunil Narine has shown improved performances and will have a key role in this game.

Today Match Prediction: KKR have won four games, but overall, RCB have been better across both departments. Hence, we predict Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win this contest.

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Disclaimer: The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.