RCB Vs KKR (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders), 57th Match, Indian Premier League 2026 Match Details, Full Stats, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Key Players, Squads, Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs

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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 57 of IPL 2026. This high-stakes encounter features the defending champions RCB, who have been the most consistent side this season, against a resurgent KKR side that has turned their season around with four consecutive wins.

RCB Vs KKR (Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders), 57th Match Details :

  • Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Match 57, IPL 2026).

  • Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM).

  • Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports Network.

RCB Vs KKR Match Preview 2026: Full Stats, Head-to-Head & Key Players

RCB enters this match sitting comfortably at the top of the table. KKR, after a disastrous start, has clawed back into playoff contention and is currently riding a massive wave of momentum.

RCB Vs KKR Head-to-Head Record :

  • Total Matches: 36

  • KKR Wins: 20

  • RCB Wins: 15 (1 No Result)

  • Previous Match (2025): RCB won by 7 wickets.

  • Trend: KKR has historically dominated, but RCB broke a 4-match losing streak in their last meeting.

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report – Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium :

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 155–170 (A bigger ground with 80m boundaries).

  • Pitch Type: Balanced (Early movement for pacers, grip for spinners in middle overs).

  • Dew Factor: Minimal ( रायपुर weather is usually dry in May).

  • Toss Advantage: Chasing is preferred due to the venue’s historical 67% win rate for teams bowling first.

Key Player Matchups (Stats & Records) :

1. Virat Kohli vs Sunil Narine :

The ultimate rivalry. Kohli has over 1,000 runs against KKR, but Narine has consistently challenged him with spin

2. Finn Allen vs Josh Hazlewood :

The explosive centurion vs the metronomic accuracy of Hazlewood in the Powerplay.

3. Rajat Patidar vs Varun Chakaravarthy :

  • RCB’s skipper and spin-hitter vs KKR’s mystery spinner in the middle overs.

 Unique Records & Stats:

  • Table Status: RCB are the defending champions and current table-toppers (14 points).

  • Comeback Kings: KKR lost their first 6 games but have won 4 in a row recently.

  • The 49 Factor: KKR still holds the record for bowling RCB out for the lowest total in IPL history (49).

  • King of the Fixture: Virat Kohli is the only player with 1,000+ runs in this rivalry.

  • RCB Strength: Top-order consistency + Disciplined pace attack (Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar).

  • KKR Strength: High-intensity Powerplay hitting (Finn Allen) + Mystery spin duo.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma (w), Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Swapnil Singh, Phil Salt, Nuwan Thushara.

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Matheesha Pathirana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Umran Malik, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Cameron Green, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarthak Ranjan.

Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Subs:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
1. Virat Kohli 1. Finn Allen
2. Phil Salt (WK) 2. Rachin Ravindra
3. Rajat Patidar (C) 3. Ajinkya Rahane (C)
4. Devdutt Padikkal 4. Shreyas Iyer
5. Tim David 5. Rinku Singh
6. Krunal Pandya 6. Rovman Powell
7. Romario Shepherd 7. Sunil Narine
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar 8. Harshit Rana
9. Josh Hazlewood 9. Varun Chakaravarthy
10. Suyash Sharma 10. Matheesha Pathirana
11. Rasikh Salam Dar 11. Umran Malik
Impact Sub: Venkatesh Iyer Impact Sub: Manish Pandey
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