Royal Challengers Bengaluru reclaimed the top spot on the table with a clinical 6-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Match 57 at Raipur on May 13, 2026. A vintage, unbeaten century from Virat Kohli made a challenging chase of 193 look effortless, as RCB crossed the line with five balls to spare.
Virat Kohli (105* off 60) anchored the chase with surgical precision, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi (71 off 46) and Rinku Singh (49* off 29) had earlier powered KKR to a solid 192. Despite a spirited 3-wicket haul from Kartik Tyagi, the night belonged to Kohli, who notched his second hundred of the season.
Match Summary
| Details | Info |
| KKR Score | 192/4 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 194/4 (19.1 overs) |
| Result | RCB won by 6 wickets (5 balls remaining) |
| Venue | SVNS International Stadium, Raipur |
| Date | May 13, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (KKR) | Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 71 off 46 balls |
| Best Batter (RCB) | Virat Kohli – 105* off 60 balls |
| Best Bowler (RCB) | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1/34 in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler (KKR) | Kartik Tyagi – 3/32 in 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
KKR Innings: 192/4 in 20 Overs
KKR got off to a rapid start via Finn Allen (18 off 8) before Angkrish Raghuvanshi took over the mantle. Raghuvanshi played a sophisticated knock of 71, punishing anything short or wide. He shared a steady partnership with Cameron Green (32) to keep the run rate hovering around 9.50.
The real acceleration came from Rinku Singh, who smashed an unbeaten 49 off 29 balls, including 3 towering sixes, to push KKR to a competitive 192. RCB’s bowlers were largely expensive, with Jacob Duffy going for 12 an over, though Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood managed to pick up key wickets at crucial junctures.
KKR Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 71 | 46 | 8 / 3 | 154.34 |
| Rinku Singh | 49* | 29 | 3 / 2 | 168.96 |
| Cameron Green | 32 | 24 | 4 / 1 | 133.33 |
RCB Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Rasikh Salam | 4 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-23 (Allen, 2.3), 2-48 (Rahane, 4.4), 3-116 (Green, 12.2), 4-192 (Raghuvanshi, 19.6)
RCB Chase: 194/4 in 19.1 Overs
The chase was a masterclass in T20 batting by Virat Kohli. Opening the innings, Kohli struck 11 fours and 3 sixes, reaching his century in 58 balls. He found great support from Impact Player Devdutt Padikkal (39 off 27), as the duo added 92 runs for the second wicket to put RCB in the driver’s seat.
KKR’s Kartik Tyagi briefly threatened a comeback, removing Padikkal, Patidar, and David in quick succession to finish with 3/32. However, Kohli remained calm, guiding Jitesh Sharma (8*) through the final overs to seal the victory with nearly an over to spare. Sunil Narine (1/31) was the only other bowler to keep the RCB batters in check.
RCB Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Virat Kohli | 105* | 60 | 11 / 3 | 175.00 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 39 | 27 | 7 / 0 | 144.44 |
| Rajat Patidar | 11 | 8 | 1 / 1 | 137.50 |
KKR Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Saurabh Dubey | 2.1 | 21 | 0 | 9.69 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-37 (Bethell, 3.2), 2-129 (Padikkal, 13.1), 3-157 (Patidar, 15.6), 4-180 (David, 17.5)
Key Highlights
- Kohli’s 100 in Raipur: Virat Kohli’s 105* is his highest score of the season, a knock that featured only 8 dot balls and clinical boundary-finding against both pace and spin.
- Tyagi’s Triple Strike: Kartik Tyagi’s burst in the middle and death overs briefly derailed the chase, making the game look much closer than it was until the 18th over.
- Raghuvanshi’s Maturity: The young KKR opener continues to be a revelation, scoring 71 against a high-quality RCB pace attack.
- Impact Sub Success: Devdutt Padikkal coming in as an Impact Player for Jacob Duffy proved vital, as his 39-run contribution removed the pressure from Kohli during the middle overs.
- Boundary Stats: RCB hit 23 fours in their innings compared to KKR’s 18, which ultimately proved to be the difference on a large Raipur outfield.
