RCB vs KKR Match Prediction — Who Will Win IPL 2026 Match 57? RCB vs KKR

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

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RCB vs KKR Weather Report – Raipur Conditions 

RCB vs KKR Recent Form

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

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

RCB vs KKR Key Player Battles to Watch 

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

(To be updated after the match - May 13, 2026)