RCB Vs KKR : RCB Won by 5 wickets in IPL Match On 13.5.2026

CB Vs KKR : RCB  Won by 5 wickets:

The IPL match on May 13, 2026, featured a high-stakes clash between the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) & Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

The match was held at the **Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, which served as RCB's secondary home ground for the season.

Match Summary:

 Match No:57

Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)** won by 5 wickets.

First Innings: KKR struggled early but managed to post a competitive total of **164/7** in their 20 overs, largely thanks to a late cameo by Rinku Singh.

Second Innings: RCB chased down the target of 165 with 4 balls to spare, finishing at **168/5**.

*Key Highlights & Result*

The chase was anchored by a resurgent *Virat Kohli*, who ended a minor "duck streak" with a composed half-century. Alongside Rajat Patidar, Kohli stabilized the innings after an early wicket. Despite a middle-order wobble caused by KKR’s spinners, RCB’s depth ensured they crossed the line, further solidifying their position in the top half of the table.

Awards in Brief:

| Award | Winner | Performance |

Player of the Match: *Virat Kohli (RCB)*| 62(44) - Anchored the chase |

|Electric Striker of the Match** | *Rinku Singh (KKR)*| 28(12) - Finish with high SR |

|Most Valuable Player| *Josh Hazlewood (RCB)*| 3/24 - Disciplined death bowling |

|Gamechanger of the Match|*Rajat Patidar (RCB)*| 45 (30) - Crucial partnership with Kohli |

This victory was pivotal for RCB as they continue their title defense, while KKR's loss put significant pressure on their playoff qualification chances.