The 57th game of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders created a riveting game that became one of the best games this season. Well, the match was held on 13 May 2026 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium so see what you like to see in this cricket. A game to remember for big sixes, brute batting, key dismissals, terrific partnerships and a match-winning century.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased the target above 193 and won by 6 wickets in just Koji and Ajner. We have seen Kohli’s unwillingness to stay out of the limelight at almost every instance, and his scintillating knock, 105 not out off just 60 balls was the highlight of the evening. His innings propelled RCB to a historic victory and provided the IPL fans with yet another classic moment.
Kolkata Knight Riders also performed superb cricket on the other side. Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a fabulous knock of 71 runs off just 40 balls, together with Rinku Singh scoring an unbeaten quickfire fifty (49 off 31 balls) to guide KKR to a mammoth total of 192/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Aggressive intent from both teams in their batting had made this a highly anticipated match of IPL 2026.
Match Information
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Number | 57th Match |
| Date | 13 May 2026 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Toss | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Result | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
| Umpires | Nitin Menon, Rohan Pandit |
| Third Umpire | Tanmay Srivastava |
| Match Referee | Arjan Kripal Singh |
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings—192/4 in 20 Overs
KKR are being positive in their first innings. Finn Allen batted aggressively from the start of the innings which earned some runs during the powerplay. A few nice shots from Captain Ajinkya Rahane until he also loses his wicket.
It was when Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green stitched an important partnership that the innings settled. Raghuvanshi was confident during his innings, with strokes all over the ground.
Rinku Singh then hit big in the death overs to put the finishing touches on a strong innings. KKR reached 192 runs with an unstable 49 from him.
KKR Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | c & b Josh Hazlewood | 19 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 146.15 |
| Finn Allen | c Jitesh Sharma b Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk.) | run out | 71 | 46 | 7 | 3 | 154.35 |
| Cameron Green | b Rasikh Salam Dar | 32 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 49 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 168.97 |
| Extras | 3 | |||||
| Total | 20 Overs | 192/4 |
RCB Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.80 |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.80 |
| Krunal Pandya | 4 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 9.80 |
KKR Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 23/1 | 2.3 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 48/2 | 4.4 |
| Cameron Green | 116/3 | 12.2 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 192/4 | 20.0 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings – 194/4 in 19.1 Overs
The target of 193 runs against a bowling attack of quality was never going to be easy but this RCB began the chase confidently. The team is also looking buoyant with attacking shots from Jacob Bethell at the top of the order in the power play.
But after he got out, the reins of the innings were completely with Virat Kohli completely. A very mature, well-timed performance. Kohli is smart with the rotation of strike and punishes every loose delivery.
He was brilliantly supported by Devdutt Padikkal with 39 runs. The match turned then and their partnership took pressure off the middle order.
All KKR bowlers made an effort in their comeback. Three wickets from Kartik Tyagi also gave Kolkata a brief glimmer of hope. However, Kohli held his shape till the end and finished his century in style.
Virat Kohli gave another masterclass, which was celebrated by the Bengaluru crowd and cricket fans from all over.
RCB Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | c & b Kartik Tyagi | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Virat Kohli | not out | 105 | 60 | 11 | 3 | 175.00 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | c Ajinkya Rahane b Kartik Tyagi | 39 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 144.44 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | c Ajinkya Rahane b Sunil Narine | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Tim David | c Manish Pandey b Kartik Tyagi | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | not out | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Extras | 14 | |||||
| Total | 19.1 Overs | 194/4 |
KKR Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saurabh Dubey | 2.1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 9.70 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Cameron Green | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Anukul Roy | 3 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 12.00 |
RCB Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bethell | 37/1 | 3.2 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 129/2 | 13.1 |
| Rajat Patidar | 157/3 | 15.6 |
| Tim David | 180/4 | 17.5 |
Virat Kohli’s Match-Winning Century
Virat Kohli again showed why he is one of the greatest batters in IPL history. His 105 not-out was even created under pressure while chasing a tough target. Slow start, quick finish: Vihari played at a steady pace and was nothing less than Virat Kohli; first he scored slowly, then fast, then accelerated.
In his innings, he scored 11 fours and 3 sixes. More crucially, he hung around till the end and made it to the finish line along with RCB.
This century was special because it accounted for an important league fixture where every point counts. The experienced hitter played another amazing inning at Raipur.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Impresses Again
Young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored one of the finest innings of his IPL career. KKR was in trouble after losing three early wickets, but Narine played a key role in helping KKR with 71 off 46 balls.
He was equally good against spin, and discard kept the runs flowing all along. Raghuvanshi was praised for looking incredibly mature and confident, well beyond his years.
Then the way he and Cameron Green and later Rinku Singh partnered in the middle overs gave KKR good pace throughout.
Important Partnerships of the Match
The first thing that stands out is how crucial partnerships were, which really made or broke the game.
The stand between Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green gave KKR some stability after losing two wickets in quick succession. Pakistan pacer Asif got rid of Ajinkya Rahane but the unbeaten partnership between Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh took India close to 200.
Without any doubt, the most important moment for RCB was when Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stitched a 92-run stand together. That partnership eased the pressure off the chase and set up a solid base to start their stride towards victory.
Bowling Analysis
During the middle overs, the RCB bowlers did enough to keep KKR immediately under control. Josh Hazlewood struck an early blow for Australia and Bhuvneshwar Kumar also got an early wicket before Rasikh Salam Dar dismissed Cameron Green at a crucial stage.
Kartik Tyagi was stunning for KKR. He took three wickets with pace and precision. Sunil Narine bowled well too and took the instant wicket of RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
But despite KKR bowlers trying to make a dent in the final overs, they could not stop Virat Kohli.
Match Highlights
- Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 105 runs.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi made 71 runs for KKR.
- Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 49.
- Kartik Tyagi took 3 wickets for KKR.
- RCB chased 193 runs in only 19.1 overs.
- Virat Kohli hit 11 fours and 3 sixes.
- The match was played at Raipur.
- RCB won the match by 6 wickets.
Conclusion
Always looking forward to the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 was a complete entertainment bundle for cricket fans across the world. KKR had played well and scored a healthy 192 runs, but it was Virat Kohli‘s unbeaten century that turned the match on its head.
RCB also displayed good bat depth and composure in the chase. Bengaluru, aided by Kohli’s low-order captaincy as well as contributions from Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma.
KKR also gained accolades for their aggressive batting and fighting spirit at the same time. The other biggest positives in terms of players from the team were Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh.
The tournament which witnessed this thrilling contest, will be remembered as one of the premier IPL matches in the 2026 season.
FAQs About Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match Scorecard 57th Match at Raipur 13 May 2026
Q1. Who won the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on 13 May 2026?
Answer: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 6 wickets.
Q2. Where was the RCB vs KKR 57th match played?
Answer: The match was played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Q3. Who scored the most runs in the match?
Answer: Virat Kohli scored the highest runs with an unbeaten 105.
Q4. What was Kolkata Knight Riders’ total score?
Answer: KKR scored 192 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs.
Q5. Who was awarded Player of the Match?
Answer: Virat Kohli received the Player of the Match award for his century.