KKR vs RCB 57th IPL Match Highlights Kolkata Knight Riders were beaten by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 57th Match of IPL 2026 at Raipur after RCB chased down 193 with 5 balls remaining, finishing at 194/4. The result further strengthened RCB’s position at the top of the table while KKR slipped further in the standings despite posting a competitive total of 192/4.
KKR vs RCB IPL 2026 Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
The match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur began with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the toss and opting to field first, a decision influenced by expected dew and chasing conditions under lights. Early pitch behavior was slightly true, allowing stroke play once batters settled, which immediately set the tone for a high-scoring encounter.
Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, started aggressively in the powerplay despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Finn Allen’s early dismissal and Rahane’s brief stay put KKR under moderate pressure, but the scoring rate never dipped significantly due to attacking intent from the top order.
The defining phase of KKR’s innings came through Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s composed and fluent knock. His 71 off 46 deliveries anchored the middle overs, stabilizing the innings after early disruptions. Alongside Cameron Green, he ensured KKR did not lose momentum during the 7–12 over phase, with calculated boundary hitting and smart rotation of strike.
However, RCB’s bowling attack, particularly Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam, kept striking at crucial moments. The breakthrough dismissals prevented KKR from building long partnerships, even though Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 49 at the death injected strong finishing momentum. His late acceleration ensured KKR crossed 190, a competitive total on a flat surface.
Kartik Tyagi’s disciplined spell became the turning point in KKR’s bowling effort, as his three wickets, including key middle-order breakthroughs, briefly shifted pressure back onto the batting side.
The chase, however, revolved around one dominant presence, Virat Kohli. His unbeaten 105 off 60 balls anchored the entire innings, blending controlled aggression with elite strike rotation. Kohli absorbed pressure during the middle overs while keeping RCB ahead of the required rate, ensuring the chase never spiraled into panic.
Despite wickets falling at intervals, including Rajat Patidar and Tim David, RCB’s control of the chase remained intact due to Kohli’s stability. Jitesh Sharma’s short but effective finishing support ensured the required rate never climbed beyond reach in the final overs.
The final phase of the match saw RCB comfortably closing in on the target with calculated boundary hits and smart strike management. The chase was completed in 19.1 overs, with 5 balls remaining, highlighting RCB’s superior execution in pressure conditions compared to KKR’s inability to defend a strong total.
From a tactical standpoint, RCB’s decision to persist with attacking field placements even during Kohli’s anchoring phase paid off. KKR’s inability to break Kohli’s rhythm despite multiple bowling changes ultimately defined the match outcome, making the chase one of the most controlled high-pressure finishes of the season.
The result highlighted RCB’s consistency at the top of the table and exposed KKR’s recurring issue of failing to convert competitive totals into wins despite strong batting contributions.
Toss Winner
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field first.
Key Moment
The key moment came during RCB’s chase when Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century stabilized the innings after early wickets, completely neutralizing KKR’s total of 192 and shifting control decisively toward RCB.
Star Performer / MVP
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, a match-defining innings that anchored the successful chase of 194 and ensured RCB finished the run chase with composure and control.
KKR vs RCB Match Summary
Team | Score |
Kolkata Knight Riders | 192/4 (20 overs) |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 194/4 (19.1 overs) |
Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets (5 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Heinrich Klaasen 508 |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar 22 |
KKR vs RCB Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh Hazlewood
FAQs – Yesterday’s KKR vs RCB 57th Match (May 13, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s KKR vs RCB 57th match?
A1: Yesterday (May 13, 2026), Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the 57th Match of IPL 2026 at Raipur.
KKR scored 192/4 in 20 overs, while RCB chased the target with 194/4 in 19.1 overs.
RCB’s chase was powered by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century, while KKR’s key contributions came from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, which anchored RCB’s successful chase and ensured a 6-wicket victory.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Kolkata Knight Riders, Rinku Singh top-scored with 49 not out, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed a crucial 71. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli led with an unbeaten 105, supported by Devdutt Padikkal’s 39.