IPL 2026: Match 57  Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

The BCCI has officially announced that IPL season 2026 will begin on 28^th  March. The 74 league-stage matches for the 19^th  season of the Indian Premier League are slated to take place across 61 days at 12 locations. 

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the 2026 IPL season with a historic shift in identity, competing as the defending champions after winning their maiden title in 2025. Currently, they are one of the most dominant sides in the league, characterized by a stabilized leadership and an elite Indian core.

Team Overview (IPL 2026)

• Captain: Rajat Patidar (promoted to lead after the 2025 title win)
• Head Coach: Andy Flower
• Home Ground: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Owners: United Spirits Limited

IPL 2026:  Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders, three-time IPL champions, are currently enduring one of their most difficult seasons in recent history. As of May 3, 2026, the team is struggling to find consistency and is fighting to stay out of the bottom tier of the points table.

Team Overview (IPL 2026)

• Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
• Head Coach: Abhishek Nayar
• Home Ground: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Owners: Red Chillies Entertainment & Mehta Group

About Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur

Location: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur is around 20  min and covers a distance of around 25 kms

Capactiy: 65,000

RCB vs KKR Head to Head Records & Stats

Performance in last 1 Year

Top Performers in last 1 Year

RCB 2026 Full Squad:

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Swastik Chikara, Mohit Rathee, Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi

KKR 2026 Full Squad Players List:

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Chetan Sakariya. Kartik Tagyi

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 Where To Watch For Free?

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Streaming in India

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL TV Channels to Watch Live in India

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Listen to Live Commentary IPL 2026 Match

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IPL 2026 RCB vs LSG Highlights

Virat Kohli powered his team Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a 5-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Match 23 of IPL 2026 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB qualified for the top-1 slot in the points table after winning while Kohli led the Orange Cap rankings.

Match Details :

* LSG – 146 all out (20 overs)

* RCB – 149/5 (15.1 overs)

* Result : RCB won by 5 wickets

RCB chased down the below-par target with plenty of overs to spare at the end of the match.

LSG Collapse With Bat

Lucknow Super Giants never really found any rhythm with the bat as they were bundled out for just 146 runs. Mitchell Marsh showed resistance towards the end but couldn’t save his team from capitulating.

RCB Bowlers Rise to the Occasion

Lucknow Super Giants never found any flow during their innings as RCB bowlers constantly troubled them.

* Josh Hazelwood maintained accuracy while delivering crucial breakthroughs.

* Bhuvneshwar Kumar also featured among the wicket-takers

* Pace battery supported by Indian support bowlers kept LSG under pressure

RCB Recover From Setback

After losing an early wicket, RCB openers shared a steady partnership. Eventually, Virat Kohli took over and dominated the chase.

* Virat Kohli – 49 (34)

* Rotated the strike well and capitalized on anything loose off the field.

* Supported well by Rajat Patidar – 27 (13) and Jitesh Sharma – 23 (9).

RCB 146/5 reached the target with overs to spare.

Top Highlights of the Match

* RCB bowlers grabbed early breakthroughs to derail LSG’s innings

* Lack of depth in LSG batting unit came to the fore as middle-order folded cheaply

* Kohli put up a breezy-shine and made sure RCB didn’t panic during their chase.

* Impact cameo from Jitesh Sharma helped RCB end the game quickly.

Orange Cap Race Pointtable IPL 2026

Ahead of today’s encounter, SRH’s batsmen owned the top 2 spots in Orange Cap Race. However, one RCB batter managed to knock out one of them from the top spot:

Top 10 Highest Run-Getters in IPL 2026

Findings from the Match

* RCB jumped to the No.1 position in the points table after their comprehensive win today.

* It has been a horrendous day for LSG as their batting struggles are a huge concern for the team.

* Virat Kohli is back among form and is leading from the front for his team as well as Orange Cap Race.

Visual Highlights: Top Contenders

• Virat Kohli (RCB):

Leading the charge once again, Kohli has moved to the top spot with 228 runs, continuing his incredible form from previous seasons.

• Heinrich Klaasen (SRH):

The middle-order powerhouse has been SRH’s most consistent performer, providing a perfect blend of stability and aggression.

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR):

The breakout star of 2026, the 15-year-old sensation holds a mind-blowing strike rate of 263.15.

Quick Team Analysis:

• SRH & RCB Dominance: Both teams have two players each in the top 4, showcasing their heavy reliance on their top-order batting.
• Samson’s Record: Now playing for Chennai Super Kings, Sanju Samson holds the season’s highest individual score—an unbeaten 115.
• The Strike Rate King: Rajat Patidar (SRH) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) are the only two in the top 5 striking at over 210, making them the most dangerous finishers currently.

FAQ

Q. Who is on top of the Orange Cap list in IPL 2026?

A. After today’s match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Virat Kohli leads the Orange Cap race for the 2026 TATA IPL season.

Q. How many runs did RCB score against LSG?

A. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets by scoring 149 runs in their allotted 20 overs.