IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders 57th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between RCB vs KKR IPL T20 match

In one of those high-stakes matches of the IPL 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is set to clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 57th match of the tournament at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, 13th May. The defending champions will look to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, while KKR will aim to keep their playoff hopes alive by getting a win here. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru broke their two-match winless streak after their thrilling 2-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the last match. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was their best bowler, taking four wickets in his bowling spell. Because of his bowling spell, MI was restricted to 166 for 7 in their 20 overs. In reply, RCB had a terrible start, losing their three wickets to just 39 runs at one stage, but Krunal Pandya saved the innings and took the match to the finishing line with his 73-run knock. It was yet again Bhuvneshwar Kumar who smashed a six when the team required 9 off just the last three deliveries. A win in the next match will take them straight to the playoffs. 

Kolkata Knight Riders

Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders are flying high with their confidence; they are on a four-match winning streak. They are coming into this match after thrashing the Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets. In reply to DC's 143-run target, KKR chased it down in just 14.2 overs, thanks to the maiden IPL century from Finn Allen (unbeaten 100 off 47). In bowling, Kartik Tyagi and Anukul Roy took two wickets each. With 9 points collected from their four wins and one no-result, KKR are sitting in the eight spot on the leaderboard. 

RCB vs KKR Match Details

RCB vs KKR IPL Match Details
Match	RCB vs KKR 57th T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Wednesday, May 13; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Chattisgarh
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch in Raipur is expected to be mixed in nature, offering help for both fast bowlers and batters. The fresh surface often allows batters to play attacking shots freely during the power play. However, pacers will enjoy the early assistance from the pitch with the new ball, only when they hit at the right areas. Spinners are likely to get good help from the track. The first inning total at this venue is likely to be around 165-180.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report

The weather in Raipur on Sunday evening is expected to remain humid and partly cloudy, with no rain predicted during the game. The temperature should hover around 28–30°C during the evening, with moderate humidity levels, making conditions slightly hot for the evening game, but it is likely to be manageable. 

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Records

RCB vs KKR head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	36
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	15
Won by Kolkata Knight Riders	20
Tied	0
No Result	1

RCB vs KKR Probable XI

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.

         (Impact Players - Venkatesh Iyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav)

• Kolkata Knight Riders: Manish Pandey, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Anukul Roy.

  (Impact Players - Navdeep Saini, Finn Allen, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert)

Players To Watch Out For in the RCB vs KKR IPL Match

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is in brilliant form this season, especially how this right-arm medium pacer is performing in the powerplay. He has been consistently taking regular wickets for the team and will be coming into this match after a brilliant four-fer in the last match against MI. Overall, he has taken 21 wickets so far and is currently at the top of the highest wicket-taker list. 

• Finn Allen | KKR: This right-handed batter demonstrated his batting prowess in the last match, where he became the 4th KKR batter to smash a century in the IPL. He is someone who can provide momentum to his team during the powerplay overs with attacking gameplay. He was unbeaten 100 off just 47 deliveries. He has scored 210 runs in 7 matches this season with a batting strike rate of 205. He scored a match-winning 83 in the last game against the LSG. He will be a player to watch. 

• Rinku Singh | KKR: This left-hand batter is currently looking in good touch. He has been performing consistently in the tournament with three unbeaten knocks in the last three innings, which include two half-centuries. He has scored 237 runs in 8 innings at a phenomenal average of 59.25. His last three innings read: 22*, 83*, 53*. He is someone who, if he settles down at the crease, will go berserk with his power-hitting skill and can be a match-winner on his day. He will be a player to watch. 

 RCB vs KKR Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 4 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all four occasions.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the 32 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 14 games, while teams batting second have won 18 matches. 

RCB vs KKR Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: RCB (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-52
• KKR Total: 180-195
• Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: KKR (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-55
• RCB Total: 175-195
• Match Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders

Who will win today's RCB vs KKR IPL match?

Given the current form and team strength, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in a better state; they are likely to win this match. However, the Kolkata Knight Riders shouldn't be taken lightly; they are on a four-match unbeaten streak in the tournament and hold a psychological edge over RCB in the tournament's history. We are backing RCB to win this match and qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.