Royal Challengers Bengaluru (194/4) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (192/4) by six wickets in the IPL 2026 match in Raipur. In the chase of 193, Virat Kohli scored 105* off 60 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal scored 39. For KKR, Kartik Tyagi took three wickets, while Sunil Narine took one. With this win, RCB have taken the top spot on the points table. 

HUNDRED!!!! Virat Kohli takes a single on Vaibhav Arora's delivery and brings up his century. It is his ninth century in the IPL and he completes it in 58 balls. 

RCB 183/4 (18.2 overs)

OUT!!! What just happened over here? Manish Pandey takes a blinder to dismiss Tim David. On Kartik Tyagi's ball, David cuts it for a boundary. However, Pandey intercepts and makes a stunning dive towards his left and takes a one-handed catch. Tyagi, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli and the entire ground is stunned. 

180/4 (17.5 overs)

Virat Kohli hits a massive six on Kartik Tyagi's delivery. With this, he has reached 98 and needs just two runs more to complete his ton. After hitting the six, he shows his dancing skills, much to the crowd's delight. What a moment for all his fans. 

RCB 179/3 (17.3 overs)

Virat Kohli is batting at 91 and inching towards his ninth IPL century. In the previous over, he hit a massive six as RCB now need 21 off 3 overs to win this match. 

RCB 172/3 (17 overs)

OUT!!! Sunil Narine dismisses Rajat Patidar for 11. After getting hit for a six, Narine makes a good comeback as he traps Patidar with his spin. Patidar ends up mistiming a shot, which goes towards Ajinkya Rahane at the mid-on. Rahane juggles it seven times before finally completing the catch. Third wicket gone for RCB. 

RCB 157/3 (16 overs)

Fewest innings to 14000 T20 runs

409 - Virat Kohli*

423 - Chris Gayle

431 - David Warner

468 - Jos Buttler

505 - Alex Hales

633 - Kieron Pollard

Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar scored 12 runs in the previous over of Vaibhav Arora. Kohli is in terrific form, batting at 74. RCB now need 48 off 30 balls to win.

RCB 145/2 (15 overs)

OUT!!! Kartik Tyagi strikes again and breaks the solid partnership by dismissing Devdutt Padikkal for 39. Padikkal hits it towards the off-side, where Ajinkya Rahane takes a simple catch. A big breakthrough for KKR immediately after the break. 

RCB 129/2 (13.1 overs)

The match is getting one-sided now Royal Challengers Bengaluru are at their dominating best. Both Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are forming a good partnership and dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Vaibhav Arora, the duo scored 11 as RCB now need 64 runs more to win from 7 overs. 

RCB 129/1 (13 overs)

RCB are enjoying the momentum as Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are forming a terrific partnership. In the previous over of Anukul Roy, the duo scored 13 runs. This included one boundary from both the batters. 

RCB 114/1 (11 overs)

FIFTY!!! Virat Kohli takes a double on Cameron Green's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. He takes 32 deliveries to bring up his fifty. A great moment for Kohli as this one comes after two back-to-back ducks. 

RCB 101/1 (10 overs)

Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal are forming a terrific partnership as RCB are dominating KKR in the chase. In the previous over of Anukul Roy, the duo scored 8 runs. With this, Kohli has also crossed the 40-run mark and inching towards his fifty. 

RCB 89/1 (9 overs)

Another blunder from KKR as Vaibhav Arora drops Devdutt Padikkal's catch. A slower ball into the deck and Padikkal goes after it with a pull shot. It's a dolly at deep backward square leg and Vaibhav Arora fails to hold onto it. Second dropped catch by KKR. Will this prove to be costly for them? Only time will tell. 

RCB81/1 (8 overs)

Most IPL seasons with 400+ runs

12 - Virat Kohli*

9 - David Warner / Suresh Raina

9 - Shikhar Dhawan / Rohit Sharma

8 - KL Rahul

7 - Shubman Gill

6 - AB de Villiers / Shreyas Iyer

WOAH!!! What a moment in the match as Rovman Powell drops Virat Kohli's catch for 21. Another smashing drive from Kohli. He does not bother to keep it down. The ball went hard and Powell jumped up, went with both hands but the ball burst through them. 

RCB 64/1 (5.3 overs)

FOUR!!!! Brilliant batting performance from Devdutt Padikkal and this time, Sunil Narine faces the heat. In the over of the veteran spinner, Padikkal hit two back-to-back boundaries, getting 11 runs off the over. With this, RCB cross the 50-run mark in just 5 overs. 

RCB 56/1 (5 overs)

OUT!!! Kartik Tyagi draws the first blood for Kolkata Knight Riders as he dismisses Jacob Bethell for 15. The ball hits the top edge of Bethell's bat and then hits his helmet before landing back into Tyagi's hand. First wicket gone for RCB in the chase of 193. 

RCB 37/1 (3.2 overs)

Jacob Bethell joins the party in style. He was runless till now but finally attacked Saurabh Dubey. In the previous over of the pacer, Bethell hit a maximum and two boundaries as Dubey conceded 16 runs. 

RCB 36/0 (3 overs)

After taking his first run in the first over, Virat Kohli unleashes his fury on Vaibhav Arora. In the previous over of the pacer, Kohli hit four boundaries as Arora leaked 18 runs. Terrific start for RCB in the chase of 193. 

RCB 20/0 (2 overs)

Finally! After getting out for two back-to-back golden ducks, Virat Kohli gets his first run on the delivery of debutant Saurabh Dubey. In the previous over of the pacer, the duo of Kohli and Jacob Bethell scored two runs. After taking his first run, Kohli takes a sigh of relief and shows the self-belief. 

RCB 2.0 (1 over)

Hello and welcome to the second innings of the IPL 2026 match between RCB vs KKR. In the chase of 193, Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell have opened the innings. The focus will be on Kohli's form, who was dismissed for golden ducks in the last two games. On the other hand, debutant Saurabh Dubey will be bowling the first over for KKR. 

Kolkata Knight Riders have ended their innings at 192/4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. For KKR, Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 71 while Rinku Singh was unbeaten at 49. For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Rasikh Salam Dar took one wicket each. RCB now need 193 runs to win. 

Angrkish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh took KKR across the 170-run mark. Two overs are still left and KKR are nearing the 200-run mark. In the previous over of Rasikh Salam Dar, the duo scored seven runs, which included a boundary from Raghuvanshi. 

KKR 172/3 (18 overs)

Kolkata Knight Riders have crossed the 150-run mark in just 16 overs. The partnership between Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku is truly proving to be fruitful for them. On the other hand, RCB bowlers are looking clueless as they desperately aim for a wicket. 

KKR 153/3 (16 overs)

SIX!!! Angrkish Raghuvnashi is on fire today. He is playing a magnificent knock and now got a maximum on Krunal Pandya's delivery. A fullish delivery on off, Raghuvanshi stays leg-side and gives himself the space to go over extra cover. Struck off the middle and the ball sailed over the rope. 

KKR 141/3 (15 overs)

FIFTY!!! Angkrish Raghuvanshi takes a single on Jacob Duffy's delivery and completed his half-century. It is his sixth half-century in the IPL and he brings it up in 32 balls. Terrific knock from the youngster and KKR are moving towards a good total. 

KKR 127/3 (13.5 overs)

OUT!!! The strong partnership between Angrkish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green finally comes to an end as Rasikh Salam Dar dismisses the latter for 32. A brilliant pace delivery, skids on time and then rattles the middle stump. Green in stunned and so are KKR fans. A big breakthrough for RCB. 

KKR 116/3 (12.2 overs)

Cameron Green hits a massive six on Krunal Pandya's delivery. Krunal, who was RCB's hero in the previous game against Mumbai Indians, is not looking in good touch with the ball today. In his previous over, he conceded 14 runs. KKR are in a good position now. 

KKR 111/2 (12 overs)

Angrkish Raghuvanshi is standing like a strong wall for KKR and taking the team ahead. In the previous over of Rasikh Salam Dar, he hit two boundaries and breached the 40-run mark. He is now inching towards his half-century. 

KKR 97/2 (11 overs)

FOUR!!! Angkrish Raghuvnashi hits a brilliant boundary on Jacob Duffy's delivery. This was pitched up by the bowler and timed his drive through wide mid-off. Easily beats Rajat Patidar's dive and finds the boundary. Duffy has been very expensive tonight as he conceded 38 runs in three overs. 

KKR 76/2 (9 overs)

In search of the third wicket, Rajat Patidar brings spin into the attack. He hands over the ball to Krunal Pandya. In his first over, he concedes just five runs, keeping the run flow in check. The duo of Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi will be aiming for some boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

KKR 69/2 (8 overs)

The first six over of KKR's innings are up and RCB have brilliantly managed to dominate in the powerplay. Though KKR have crossed the 50-run mark, they still lost their openers early in the game. The onus is now on the shoulders of Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green. 

KKR 56/2 (6 overs)

OUT!!! Josh Hazlewood joins the party in style and dismisses Ajinkya Rahane for 19. Rahane tries to go for a pull but fails to time the shot. The ball goes up in the air and lands back into the hands of Josh Hazlewood. KKR lose both of their openers. 

KKR 48/2 (4.4 overs)

Despite losing the wicket of the Finn Allen, Kolkata Knight Riders are still enjoying the momentum as Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are forming a good partnership. In the previous over of Jacob Duffy, the duo scored 17 runs. This included a six from Raghuvanshi and a boundary and a six from Rahane. 

KKR 43/1 (4 overs)

OUT!!! What just happened here? Bhuvneshwar Kumar once again proved why he can be called Mr. Reliable. After getting hit for a boundary, Bhuvneshwar made a brilliant comeback and dismissed the dangerous Finn Allen for 18. Looking to go defensive, the ball hit the outside edge of the bat as wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma took an excellent catch behind the stumps. An early breakthrough for RCB. 

KKR 23/1 (2.3 overs)

WOAH!!! After a slow first over, Kolkata Knight Riders gain momentum in the second one as Finn Allen thrashes Jacob Duffy. In the over, Allen hit two boundaries and a maximum as Duffy conceded 15 runs. Terrific start for KKR as Allen is looking in good touch with the bat. 

KKR 19/0 (2 overs)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowls an excellent first over as Royal Challengers Bengaluru start on a good note against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the first over, Bhuvneshwar conceded just four runs. Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen will be looking to change gears from the upcoming overs. 

KKR 4/0 (1 over)

Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane have opened the proceedings for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The duo is looking for a blistering start to provide KKR with the early momentum. On other hand, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be bowling the first over for RCB. 

Kolkata Knight Riders Impact subs: Saurabh Dubey, Ramandeep Singh, Tejasvi Dahiya, Navdeep Saini, Tim Seifert

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane(c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood

"Last four games have been good for us. For us it's taking one game at a time. It's about respecting the opponents, and winning those small moments. This format is all about that, winning those small moments is important. Varun is out, Saurabh comes in for him," said KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane. 

"Obviously, we'll bowl first. I think it's a similar wicket that we played last match, so I think it will behave in the same way. And it should be pretty good also, hard surface, but we'll try to keep them under pressure while chasing. (The colour of the surface looks a little dark.) I don't think so. As I feel, both the wickets are pretty much the same, and there must be a variable bounce, but let's see how it goes. I think it was a tight match (vs MI), but I think was a good game for us to be in the game, and everyone has a lot of confidence after the way we played the last game. It was a tight, but everyone is looking good and looking forward for it. Every game is important. You know, we are not looking at the table, but we are just focusing more on playing a good cricket. Venky (Iyer) comes in place of Shepi (Shepherd)," said RCB skipper Rajat Patidar. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar wins the toss, opts to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 match. 

As per the visuals coming in from Raipur, Saurabh Dube is likely to make a debut for Kolkata Knight Riders. His inclusion will definitely prove to be fruitful for KKR, especially in today's match against RCB. 

As per the latest update, the toss is scheduled to take place at 8:30 PM IST, while the action will begins 15 minutes after that. Further good news is that no overs have been lost. This is a tough pitch to bat on, says Mohammad Kaif on-air.

The RCB staff are having a look at the pitch. Just a few seconds ago, the umpires were also observing the surface. There is a huge roar from the crowd as Virat Kohli walks onto the ground with his bat in hand for a warm-up. This is an exemplary act by the RCB batter. Hats off to his passion. The ground staff are still cleaning the turf but he does not want to waste any more time.

The rain has stopped but the covers are still on. Everyone is waiting for the pitch inspection to be done at the earliest. As per the visuals, RCB coaching staff can be walking on the field and looking at the pitch. The conditions still look a bit gloomy. 

A wet outfield following rain in Raipur delayed the toss for the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. While the covers were removed from the pitch, they remained firmly in place over the playing area as the umpires stepped out for an inspection around toss time. The next inspection has been scheduled for 8:15 pm IST.

RCB play KKR tonight and a win would ensure that they have one foot in the play-offs. RCB would need another win to secure a last four spot with 18 points being the safer number compared to 16. Only Mumbai Indians qualified with 16 points last season. With 14 points from seven wins in 11 games, RCB have the best net run rate among the teams in contention. After KKR, they play Punjab Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad in their last two league fixtures.

"It's very necessary when you do well in the previous matches for your confidence and when you have confidence, I think I said it before as well, it always helps you to execute better. But of course, [bowling] is always there. That six with a bat, I think not just from that perspective of the match, but again when there are a few matches and situations comes like this, I can feel that I've done it before and I can do it again. (How do you stay fresh and ensure that if and when you get to the playoffs, you're still up and ready to go?) I think it's very necessary how you prepare for that before the season and then when you come into the season, the practice sessions that you want to do it or you don't want to do it depends on your feel," said RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar. 

"The body is good. Even though IPL is long, you have a decent amount of breaks to kind of reflect and relax and just get your mind off cricket at some times. (On KKR's 4-match winning streak) I think it's all 12 guys on the team who are getting up and trying to contribute in whatever way they can, trying to stick to their roles. And, obviously, when you win one and two, you're on a roll, so you continue doing that. So hopefully we can continue the same momentum. It's going to be tough beating RCB because they are playing good cricket, but I think it's all about how you start, whether you bat or you bowl," said KKR star Sunil Narine. 

Another bad news coming in from Raipur for Kolkata Knight Riders. The rain has stopped and the covers are slowly getting removed. However, the pitch inspection will be taking place at 8:15 PM. Fingers crossed for them as they are hoping to get a full game. 

"Hot, humidity and the odd thunderstorm. We just had one, and the guys [groundstaff] over are cleaning up and waiting for us, so we'd better hurry up. 65,400 get into this cricket stadium, and it is the fourth largest in the world. Now, the pitch just a few days ago, RCB played their first game, it was a little bit up and down. Aaron Finch was there watching. He's here with us now. What do you make of the surface today, Finchy? Well, it's a different wicket. This has never been used in an IPL or an international game. It's pitch number four, but it looks very, very similar to what we saw in the previous game, which was a 160 chase and chased down. If Spider[cam] comes down with me here, you can see all of these cracks, but you can see some cross-crack, and that's where you start to get the up and down bounce. And when you look back to the previous game, 14 of the 15 wickets were taken by the quicks," Nick Knight and Aaron Finch.

The rain has slowed down a bit the official confirmation is also out and the toss is delayed. The ground is completely under covers and the players are still in their respective dressing rooms. 

The Bengaluru batting unit was a pale shadow of its fear-inducing self against Mumbai Indians while chasing a middling 167 here in Raipur. They needed a determined half-century from Krunal Pandya and a six in the fourth ball of the final over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar to chase that down.

The Ajinkya Rahane-led team had a disastrous first half but managed to stay alive with wins in last four games after losing six in a row. They still have a game in hand compared to other teams and can reach a maximum of 17 points which may be enough for qualification. However, if today's match gets washed out, then KKR will be all but out from the Playoffs race. 

Uh-ho! As we were speaking about the ground being under covers, it started raining again in Raipur. However, there's no official confirmation regarding the toss. 

A worrying news coming in from Raipur that the ground is under covers. It was raining a few hours ago and the covers are up as a safety measure. However, it's not raining right now and the toss is expected to play at the scheduled time. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will require a significantly punchier batting effort to overcome Kolkata Knight Riders' in-form bowling unit and close in on an IPL playoffs berth. RCB are currently perched atop the points table with 14 points, but they will lose that spot to either Sunrisers Hyderabad or Gujarat Titans, who also have 14 points.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, straight from the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. Stay tuned for all the live updates.