RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - IPL 2026, Match 57

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders will face each other for the first time in IPL 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. RCB pulled off a last-ball thriller against the Mumbai Indians in Raipur, chasing down 167. Bengaluru were in trouble after a shaky start, but Krunal Pandya steadied the innings with a brilliant 73-run effort under pressure.

The contest stayed alive until the final ball, where Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept his calm and guided RCB to a memorable two-wicket victory. Earlier, the experienced pacer had already made a huge impact by claiming four wickets and helping restrict the Mumbai Indians to 166/7.

On the other side, Kolkata Knight Riders produced a dominant all-round display against Delhi Capitals. Their bowling attack restricted them to 142/8, with the spinners playing a major role in slowing down the scoring rate. During the chase, Finn Allen stole the spotlight with a magnificent unbeaten century that led KKR to an easy eight-wicket victory.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Details

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team Today Stats

RCB vs KKR Toss Prediction

As per our RCB vs KKR Dream11 prediction today match, the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first in Raipur, as the surface might get slightly better in the second innings due to slight chances of dew during the evening.

RCB vs KKR Today Playing 11 (Probable)

Record of Chasing Teams at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur

In IPL 2026, only one fixture has been played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, which is one of the biggest cricket stadiums in the world, and that game was won by the chasing side on the very last ball of the second innings.

RCB vs KKR Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

Virat Kohli has scored two consecutive ducks, but he remains the leading run scorer for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 379 runs in 11 innings. He has a strong chance to move up in the list of the IPL orange cap.

RCB vs KKR Captain & Vice Captain Choices

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keepers: A Raghuvanshi
• Batters: R Patidar, V Kohli (c), D Padikkal (vc), F Allen
• All-rounders: C Green, S Narine, K Pandya
• Bowlers: B Kumar, J Hazlewood, K Tyagi

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keeper: A Raghuvanshi
• Batters: R Patidar (vc), R Singh, V Kohli, F Allen (c)
• All-rounders: S Narine, K Pandya
• Bowlers: B Kumar, V Chakaravarthy, A Roy, R Salam

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the RCB vs KKR match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 57) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid

Jacob Bethell and Romario Shepherd are struggling in the last few games for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and there are better fantasy options for this match, as per our RCB vs KKR Dream11 team prediction.

RCB vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium

• The pitch at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur is expected to provide a fair balance between bat and ball. Spinners could also play a key role during the middle overs on the dry surface.
• Weather conditions are likely to remain clear with no significant chance of rain, although temperatures are expected to stay warm and humid during the match.

RCB vs KKR H2H Records

The two sides have met 36 times in IPL history, with KKR holding the upper hand through 20 wins, while RCB have emerged victorious on 15 occasions. One encounter finished without a result in the RCB vs KKR H2H record. Bengaluru’s best total against Kolkata is 221, whereas they once suffered a collapse that saw them bowled out for just 49.

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