The latest chapter of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders timeline belongs to Virat Kohli. On 13 May 2026, RCB beat KKR by 6 wickets in Match 57 of IPL 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. They chased 193 with five balls to spare.
Kohli came into the game after two straight ducks. He scored an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, his ninth IPL hundred, and the win took RCB to the top of the table. Below you will find the over-by-over timeline, the scorecard, the full head-to-head record and the year-by-year history of this rivalry.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline: Match Summary (Quick Facts)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs KKR, Match 57 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Toss | RCB won and chose to bowl |
| KKR Score | 192/4 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 194/4 (19.1 overs) |
| Result | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli (105* off 60) |
Rain and lightning delayed the toss by about an hour and a half. No overs were lost, and the first ball was bowled at 8:45 PM IST.
RCB vs KKR Match Timeline
KKR Innings Timeline (192/4)
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 56/2
- Over 1: Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts tight. Ajinkya Rahane drives the last ball through covers for four. KKR 4/0.
- Over 2: Finn Allen attacks Jacob Duffy and hits a six over long off. The over costs 14 runs.
- Over 3.3: Bhuvneshwar squares Allen up and Jitesh Sharma takes the edge. Allen goes for 18 off 8. KKR 23/1.
- Over 4: Angkrish Raghuvanshi pulls a huge six, and Rahane adds a six and a four. Duffy goes for 17.
- Over 4.4: Josh Hazlewood’s bouncer takes Rahane’s top edge, and Hazlewood takes the catch himself. Rahane is out for 19 off 13. KKR 48/2.
- End of over 6: KKR 56/2.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 141/3
- Overs 7–11: Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green rebuild the innings. Krunal Pandya brings spin into the attack in the 8th over.
- Over 12: Green hits Krunal for a six over mid-wicket. That brings up the KKR 100 and the 50-run stand.
- Over 12.2: Rasikh Salam nips one back and hits the top of middle stump. Green is bowled for 32. The stand ends at 68, and KKR are 116/3.
- Over 13.5: Raghuvanshi reaches his fifty off 32 balls, his fourth of the season.
- Over 15: Raghuvanshi carves Krunal over extra cover for six. KKR 141/3.
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 51 runs
- Over 16: Rinku Singh hooks Hazlewood over fine leg for six.
- Over 18: Raghuvanshi and Rinku complete their 50-run stand. KKR 172/3.
- Over 20: Bhuvneshwar gives away only 10 runs. Rinku hits one six, and Raghuvanshi is run out off the last ball for 71 off 46 after a sharp throw from Devdutt Padikkal. KKR finish on 192/4, with Rinku unbeaten on 49 off 29.
RCB Innings Timeline (194/4)
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 66/1
- Over 1: KKR debutant Saurabh Dubey beats Jacob Bethell’s edge again and again. Kohli gets off the mark with a single. RCB 2/0.
- Over 2: Kohli hits Vaibhav Arora for three fours in a row. The over costs 18.
- Over 3: Bethell hits Dubey for a six and two fours. RCB 36/0.
- Over 3.2: Kartik Tyagi’s short ball hits Bethell’s top edge and then his helmet. The ball loops back to Tyagi for a caught-and-bowled. Bethell goes for 15. RCB 37/1, and Impact Player Devdutt Padikkal walks in.
- Over 5.2: Rovman Powell drops a hard chance at short cover with Kohli on 21. Kohli hits a six off the very next ball.
- End of over 6: RCB 66/1, ten runs ahead of KKR at the same stage.
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 145/2
- Over 8.5: Arora drops Padikkal at deep backward square leg with the batter on 22.
- Over 9.6: Kohli reaches his fifty off 32 balls. RCB 101/1 at the halfway mark.
- Over 13.1: Tyagi strikes after the strategic break, and Padikkal is caught by Rahane for 39 off 27. The second-wicket stand ends at 92, and RCB are 129/2.
- Over 13.3: A Tyagi bouncer hits skipper Rajat Patidar on the helmet. He passes the concussion check and carries on.
- Over 15.3: Kohli pulls Sunil Narine for four and goes past 14,000 T20 runs.
- Over 15.6: Patidar slices Narine to extra cover. Rahane juggles the ball four times before holding it. Patidar goes for 11. RCB 157/3, needing 36 off 24.
Death Overs (Overs 16–19.1)
- Over 17: Kohli lofts Anukul Roy for six over long off. RCB 172/3.
- Over 17.3: Kohli flicks Tyagi over deep mid-wicket for six.
- Over 17.5: Manish Pandey takes a diving one-handed catch at backward point to remove Tim David for 2. RCB 180/4. Tyagi finishes with 3/32.
- Over 18.2: Kohli takes a single to long off and reaches his hundred off 58 balls.
- Over 19.1: Jitesh Sharma pulls Dubey for four, and RCB win by 6 wickets.
Turning Point of the Match
KKR dropped two catches in the first eight overs. Powell put down Kohli on 21 and Arora put down Padikkal on 22. Those two batters then added 92 runs together and kept the asking rate under control. By the time Tyagi broke through, Kohli was well set. KKR captain Rahane said after the game that his side could not afford to miss chances off Kohli on that pitch.
RCB vs KKR Scorecard Highlights
Top Batters
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 105* | 60 | 11 | 3 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | 71 | 46 | 7 | 3 |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | 49* | 29 | 3 | 2 |
| Devdutt Padikkal | RCB | 39 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| Cameron Green | KKR | 32 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 19 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Finn Allen | KKR | 18 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Jacob Bethell | RCB | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Top Bowlers
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kartik Tyagi | KKR | 4 | 32 | 3 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 4 | 34 | 1 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Rasikh Salam | RCB | 4 | 35 | 1 |
| Vaibhav Arora | KKR | 4 | 48 | 0 |
RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
The figures below cover IPL matches only and are correct as of October 2026.
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 37 |
| KKR wins | 20 |
| RCB wins | 16 |
| No result | 1 |
| Highest total – KKR | 222 |
| Highest total – RCB | 221 |
| Lowest total – RCB | 49 |
| Lowest total – KKR | 84 |
KKR still lead overall. The recent trend has changed, though. After losing four meetings in a row in 2023 and 2024, RCB have won both completed games since 2025.
RCB vs KKR Rivalry Timeline: Year by Year
- 2008 – IPL, Bengaluru – KKR won by 140 runs: This was the first IPL match ever played. Brendon McCullum’s unbeaten 158 set the tone for the whole league.
- 2013 – IPL, Bengaluru: This game is remembered for the on-field spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, which added fire to the rivalry.
- 2016 – IPL, Bengaluru – KKR won by 5 wickets: Yusuf Pathan and Andre Russell turned a tough chase of 186 into a win.
- 2017 – IPL, Kolkata – KKR won by 82 runs: RCB were bowled out for 49, which is still the lowest total in IPL history.
- 2019 – IPL, Kolkata – RCB won by 10 runs: Kohli scored his first IPL century against KKR, and RCB posted 213.
- 2020 – IPL, UAE – RCB won both games: RCB won by 82 runs in Sharjah. In Abu Dhabi they held KKR to 84 and won by 8 wickets.
- 2021 – IPL Eliminator, Sharjah – KKR won by 4 wickets: KKR knocked RCB out in Kohli’s last game as RCB captain.
- 2022 – IPL, Mumbai – RCB won by 3 wickets: RCB edged a low-scoring game after bowling KKR out for 128.
- 2023 – IPL – KKR won both games: KKR won by 81 runs at Eden Gardens and by 21 runs in Bengaluru.
- 2024 – IPL – KKR won both games: KKR won by 7 wickets in Bengaluru. They then won by 1 run at Eden Gardens, defending 222 as RCB finished on 221.
- 2025 – IPL opener, Kolkata – RCB won by 7 wickets: RCB chased 175 in 16.2 overs. Krunal Pandya took 3/29 and was Player of the Match. The return game in Bengaluru was washed out without a result.
- 2026 – IPL Match 57, Raipur – RCB won by 6 wickets: Kohli’s 105* overshadowed Raghuvanshi’s 71, and RCB went top of the table.
Top Performers in RCB vs KKR Matches
Most runs: Virat Kohli leads the rivalry with more than 1,100 runs against KKR. He has two centuries against them (2019 and 2026). His nine 50-plus scores are the most by any batter against KKR in the IPL.
Most wickets: Sunil Narine is widely listed as the most successful bowler in this fixture. He has been KKR’s key weapon against Kohli for more than a decade.
Other standout players:
- Brendon McCullum (KKR): His 158* in 2008 is still the highest score in this rivalry.
- Andre Russell (KKR): He won several close games against RCB with late hitting and key wickets.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB): He has 32 IPL wickets against KKR across his career, the second-most by any bowler against them.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): His 71 in Raipur was the highest IPL score of his career.
Memorable RCB vs KKR Matches
The night the IPL began (2008): On 18 April 2008, KKR opened the IPL in Bengaluru with a 140-run win. McCullum’s 158* off 73 balls introduced India to franchise T20 cricket. It is still one of the most replayed innings in IPL history.
RCB’s 49 all out (2017): At Eden Gardens on 23 April 2017, RCB had Chris Gayle, Kohli and AB de Villiers in their batting order. They were still bowled out for 49 while chasing a small target, and KKR won by 82 runs. No IPL team has posted a lower total since.
The one-run thriller (2024): On 21 April 2024 at Eden Gardens, KKR made 222/6. RCB chased hard through Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar, and Karan Sharma kept them alive at the end. RCB fell one run short on 221, which made this one of the closest finishes in the fixture’s history.
What’s Next for RCB and KKR
RCB went on to win IPL 2026. They beat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Qualifier 1 and then by 5 wickets in the final in Ahmedabad on 31 May, making them back-to-back champions. KKR came back from losing their first six games but missed the playoffs.
Both teams now turn to IPL 2027. The retention deadline is reported to be in mid-November 2026. The BCCI has confirmed the mini-auction will be held in Goa in December, with 16 December reported as the likely date. The league earlier set a window of 14 March to 30 May 2027 for the season. The next RCB vs KKR fixture will be known once the 2027 schedule is released.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last RCB vs KKR match?
RCB won the last match by 6 wickets on 13 May 2026 in Raipur. They chased 193 in 19.1 overs, led by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 105.
What is the RCB vs KKR head-to-head record?
As of October 2026, the two teams have played 37 IPL matches. KKR have won 20, RCB have won 16, and one match ended with no result.
Who has scored the most runs in RCB vs KKR matches?
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs, with more than 1,100 against KKR. That includes two centuries, the latest in Raipur in 2026.
Where was the latest RCB vs KKR match played?
It was played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The ground was one of RCB’s home venues in IPL 2026.
Who was Player of the Match in RCB vs KKR IPL 2026?
Virat Kohli was Player of the Match for his 105* off 60 balls, with 11 fours and 3 sixes. It came right after two straight ducks.
When is the next RCB vs KKR match?
The next meeting will be in IPL 2027. The fixtures have not been announced yet, but the season is expected to run between mid-March and the end of May 2027.
Conclusion
The Raipur game added another big night to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders timeline. Raghuvanshi and Rinku gave KKR a strong total, but two dropped catches and Kohli’s ninth IPL hundred decided the match. KKR still lead the head-to-head 20–16. With RCB as back-to-back champions and KKR rebuilding before the 2027 auction, the next meeting should be just as closely fought.
