RCB Vs KKR, IPL 2026: See Best Photos From Indian Premier League Match 57 At Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders are finally set to begin their crucial IPL 2026 clash in Raipur after rain delayed the toss earlier in the evening. RCB head into the contest placed second on the points table with 14 points from 11 matches and a win could strengthen their chances of securing a top-two finish alongside Gujarat Titans. KKR, meanwhile, remain in a must-win situation after reviving their campaign with four consecutive victories. The Raipur surface has generally assisted bowlers this season, especially under lights, while the earlier rain could make conditions even more challenging for batters in this high-pressure encounter between two playoff-chasing sides.
Groundsmen cover the ground before the start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
The ground remains covered amid rainfall before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli warms up before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, after rain delayed match, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Ground staff remove the covers after rain stopped before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. | Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Rajat Patidar warms up before the start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
Kolkata Knight Riders' Finn Allen plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, right and Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Finn Allen during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
Kolkata Knight Riders' Angkrish Raghuvanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood, center without cap celebrates with teammates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, India. | Photo: AP/Abhijit Addya
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