RCB VS KKR Highlights, IPL 2026: Virat Kohli’s Unbeaten Ton Seals Massive Victory For Bengaluru

Hello and welcome back to our live blog as RCB take on KKR in a crucial Indian Premier League clash. With Bengaluru pushing for the top spot in the standings while KKR aim to stay alive in the contest, there is plenty at stake in Raipur tonight. Stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates, key moments and action from RCB vs KKR.

• Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Raipur

• Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Captains: Rajat Patidar (RCB), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)

• On-field Umpires: Nitin Menon, Rohan Pandit

• Third Umpire: Tanmay Srivastava

• Current Standings: RCB (2nd), KKR (8th)

  Also Check: RCB Vs KKR Match Facts

The RCB Vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 57 will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the live streaming of the match on the JioHotstar app and website.

Matches: 36

KKR: 20

RCB: 15

No Result: 1

There is no chance of rain playing spoilsport during the RCB vs KKR match, with clear night skies being forecast in New Raipur. The weather will be warm and dry throughout the match.

The toss has been delayed due to rain in Raipur.

The toss remains delayed in Raipur due to a wet outfield, with the giant screen confirming that the next pitch inspection will take place at 20:15 local time. Rain has stopped for now, but ground staff are still working hard to dry the playing area as both teams await further updates.

KKR would desparately be wanting to play the match because a washout here will only give them one point.

Good news from Raipur, the toss will take place at 20:30 local time, with the match set to begin at 20:45. No overs have been lost despite the earlier rain delay.

RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane(c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood

Kolkata Knight Riders Impact subs: Saurabh Dubey, Ramandeep Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya, Navdeep Saini, Tim Seifert

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh

After a 75-minute rain delay, play is finally set to get underway in Raipur. The umpires are out in the middle, KKR’s openers have arrived, and RCB’s strong pace attack is ready to begin proceedings.

Finn Allen has come out firing despite the long rain delay! The KKR opener smashed Jacob Duffy for two boundaries and a massive six in a 14-run over, giving Kolkata early momentum. RCB’s bowlers have been under pressure straight away as KKR race to 18/0 after two overs in this crucial clash.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar strikes early and removes the dangerous Finn Allen for 18 off just 8 balls. After a blazing start, Allen miscues the scrambled-seam delivery and Jitesh Sharma completes the catch behind the stumps. Massive moment in Raipur.

KKR 26/1 (3)

Eventful powerplay in Raipur! KKR finish the first six overs at 56/2 after an explosive start from Finn Allen, who smashed 18 off just 8 balls before Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck back. RCB pulled things under control after the early assault, but KKR still managed to keep the scoreboard moving with Angkrish Raghuvanshi playing positively. Cameron Green is settling in as Kolkata look to rebuild after losing two quick wickets.

RCB have managed to slow things down nicely after KKR’s explosive start. Krunal Pandya delivers a tidy first over, conceding just five runs as Bengaluru tighten the grip in the middle overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi continues to rotate strike smartly, while Cameron Green is taking his time to settle in after the early wickets.

KKR 76/2 (9)

KKR continue to move at a healthy pace thanks largely to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who is playing a superb knock under pressure. The youngster is finding the gaps consistently and has moved to 43 off just 27 balls with back-to-back boundaries in the over. Cameron Green, meanwhile, is struggling to get going at the other end, managing only 16 from 18 deliveries as RCB’s bowlers keep him quiet.

KKR 97/2 (11)

Rasikh Salam Dar delivers a crucial breakthrough for RCB just when KKR were looking set for a late charge. Cameron Green’s scratchy innings finally comes to an end as the cross-seam delivery keeps low and crashes into middle stump. Green never looked fully comfortable despite scoring 32 off 24 balls, and Bengaluru will feel this wicket has arrived at the perfect time. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, meanwhile, continues to hold the innings together brilliantly and is closing in on a well-made fifty.

KKR 121/2 (13)

Angkrish Raghuvanshi continues his impressive knock and brings up a classy half-century under pressure for KKR. The youngster has anchored the innings beautifully after the early wickets and now moves to 57 off 36 balls with a mix of smart rotation and timely boundaries. Rinku Singh has also started finding momentum at the other end.

KKR 141/3 (15)

KKR are building strongly towards the finish now with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh shifting gears at the right time. Raghuvanshi continues to control the innings brilliantly with a composed 63, while Rinku has injected momentum with aggressive strokeplay and quick running between the wickets. The pair added another productive over against Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

KKR 165/3 (17)

KKR are finishing strongly in Raipur with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh continuing to pile pressure on the RCB bowlers. Raghuvanshi has played a mature and commanding innings, moving to 69 off 44 deliveries, while Rinku is accelerating brilliantly at the death with 41 off just 25 balls. Josh Hazlewood kept things relatively controlled in the over, but Kolkata still managed 10 important runs to move to 182/3 after 19 overs, putting themselves in a strong position for a 190-plus total.

KKR finish with a strong 192/4 after a superb batting effort led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh. Raghuvanshi’s excellent knock comes to an unfortunate end on the final ball as he is run out for 71 while attempting a second run to get Rinku back on strike. Rinku Singh remains stranded on 49 not out after a powerful late cameo, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar once again delivered under pressure at the death for RCB. Bengaluru now need 193 to strengthen their top-two hopes in IPL 2026.

Rinku Singh has found his rhythm back at crucial point. The KKR finisher has now delivered scores of 53*, 83*, 22* and an unbeaten 49 tonight, once again proving why he remains one of the most reliable finishers in the IPL.

Time for the chase in Raipur. Virat Kohli walks out under pressure after back-to-back ducks, while debutant Saurabh Dubey has been handed the new ball immediately for KKR after coming in as the impact substitute. Big moment for both sides.

Virat Kohli has come out with serious intent tonight after consecutive ducks. The RCB opener smashed Vaibhav Arora for three boundaries in the over, taking Bengaluru to 20 without loss after two overs. While Jacob Bethell is still settling in at the other end, Kohli already looks in complete control during this early chase.

RCB 20/0 (1)

KKR not off to a start they would have wanted. They scalped the wicket of Jacob Bethell in the powerplay but their poor line and lengths made sure RCB get off to a flying start. Virat Kohli, who scored two ducks in two matches before, looked in great touch while he was supported well by Devdutt Padikkal and Jacob Bethell. While Kartik Tyagi took the wicket of Bethell with a sharp bouncer, RCB steered their way ahead in the game.

RCB 66/1 (6)

Virat Kohli has been in terrific touch in this game. He has showed his fitness, picking up doubles after placing the ball and occasional boundaries. KKR has found no ways to trouble RCB so far except for an occasion when Padikkal miscued a pull shot to Cameron Green but Vaibhav Arora dropped the catch at deep. Meanwhile Kohli keeps the scoreboard ticking and reaches his half-century in style.

RCB 101/1 (10)

RCB are firmly in control of this chase as Virat Kohli continues to lead from the front with a fluent 64 off 40 balls. Devdutt Padikkal has provided excellent support at the other end, keeping the scoreboard ticking with smart strokeplay and quick running between the wickets. Bengaluru have reached 129/1 after 13 overs and the asking rate remains comfortably under control, putting serious pressure on KKR heading into the final phase of the chase.

KKR finally get the breakthrough they desperately needed after the strategic timeout as Kartik Tyagi dismisses Devdutt Padikkal with a clever slower delivery. Padikkal departs for a brisk 39 after sharing another strong stand with Virat Kohli, continuing a superb partnership trend for RCB this season. Tyagi then produced a fiery over against Rajat Patidar as well, striking him on the helmet with a sharp bouncer and immediately building pressure. Despite the wicket, RCB remain in a strong position at 133/2 after 14 overs with Kohli still set on 65 and the required rate well under control.

Virat Kohli is closing in on a magnificent century in Raipur and has completely taken charge of this chase for RCB. The former captain moved to 92 off just 54 deliveries with another boundary and a huge six as Bengaluru collected 15 valuable runs from the over. KKR are rapidly running out of time and wickets, while Kohli now stands just eight runs away from a memorable hundred after entering the game under pressure following consecutive ducks.

RCB 172/3 (17)

Virat Kohli is now just one run away from a sensational century, but the over also produced a stunning moment for KKR as Manish Pandey pulled off a breathtaking one-handed catch to dismiss Tim David. Kartik Tyagi picked up his third wicket of the night after Pandey’s full-stretch grab at backward point left everyone in disbelief. Despite the wicket, RCB remain firmly in control at 181/4, needing just 12 runs from the final two overs with Kohli unbeaten on 99.

Virat Kohli has delivered a vintage masterclass in Raipur and brought up his ninth IPL century in style. Coming into the match after consecutive ducks, the RCB superstar answered in the biggest way possible with a composed yet aggressive hundred under pressure. Kohli reached the landmark with a single to long-off before adding another trademark boundary through cover-point in the same over. Bengaluru are now just a couple of runs away from victory at 190/4 after 19 overs, while Kohli remains unbeaten on a magnificent 105 off 60 deliveries in one of his finest knocks of the season.

RCB seal a brilliant six-wicket win in Raipur and it’s Jitesh Sharma who finishes things off in style with a powerful boundary off Saurabh Dubey. The chase was completely controlled by Virat Kohli’s magnificent unbeaten century, while Jitesh applied the finishing touch as Bengaluru comfortably hunted down 193 with five balls to spare.

After a 75-minute rain delay, the Raipur crowd witnessed a vintage Virat Kohli masterclass. Under pressure after consecutive ducks, Kohli responded like only he can, starting cautiously before completely taking over the chase. A dropped chance on 21 proved costly for KKR as the RCB opener punished every mistake, brought up a fluent fifty, and then powered his way to a stunning unbeaten century. His 92-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal broke the back of the chase, and the celebration after reaching the landmark showed exactly how much this knock meant to him and Bengaluru.

With this win, RCB are now the table-toppers and are one win away from the playoffs.

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