RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Team, Captain Picks & Match Analysis
📅 13 May 2026 · ⏰ 7:30 PM IST · 🏟️ Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur
Match Overview
RCB vs KKR, Match 57 of IPL 2026, takes place on 13 May 2026 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur. For this Dream11 prediction today match, both sides are firmly in the thick of the playoff race. The conditions at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium will be decisive — understanding pitch behaviour and toss impact is essential before locking your fantasy XI.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs KKR, Match 57 |
| Date | 13 May 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced ⚖️ |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170–183 |
| Chasing Advantage | Moderate chasing advantage at Raipur; conditions are fairly balanced |
| Spin Involvement | Moderate to high — spinners will be effective |
Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium provides a balanced surface where all departments get assistance. Early seam movement is available before the pitch settles for batsmen. Both KKR's explosive lineup and RCB's batting-heavy squad are capable of scoring well in these conditions.
Weather Report
Predicted Playing 11
RCB
- BAT Virat Kohli
- BAT Faf du Plessis
- BAT Rajat Patidar
- AR Glenn Maxwell
- AR Cameron Green
- WK Dinesh Karthik
- BAT Mahipal Lomror
- BOW Mohammed Siraj
- BOW Harshal Patel
- BOW Yash Dayal
- BOW Alzarri Joseph
KKR
- WK Phil Salt
- AR Sunil Narine
- AR Venkatesh Iyer
- BAT Shreyas Iyer
- BAT Rinku Singh
- AR Andre Russell
- BAT Nitish Rana
- BOW Varun Chakravarthy
- BOW Harshit Rana
- BOW Mitchell Starc
- BAT Manish Pandey
Key Players to Watch
RCB Picks
- BAT Virat Kohli — Class at any venue — even at unfamiliar Raipur, Kohli's consistency makes him the top RCB pick
- AR Glenn Maxwell — Explosive hitter who adapts to any surface; ceiling is very high regardless of the ground
- BOW Mohammed Siraj — Early seam movement at Raipur suits his aggressive bowling style; key wicket-taker for RCB
- BAT Faf du Plessis — Stable opener who provides the platform for the middle order to attack
KKR Picks
- AR Andre Russell — Match-winner who travels to any venue; impossible to exclude from any combination on any ground
- WK Phil Salt — Explosive opener who attacks from ball one; Raipur's early conditions actually suit his aggressive approach
- AR Sunil Narine — Dual value across departments; his off-spin in middle overs complements Salt's opening pyrotechnics
- BOW Mitchell Starc — Tall left-arm pace at Raipur gets early movement; powerplay specialist who sets the tone for KKR
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🛡️ Safe Picks
⚡ Risky / Differential
Dream11 Teams
🛡️ Safe Team (Small League)
- Dinesh Karthik
- Virat Kohli (C)
- Faf du Plessis
- Glenn Maxwell
- Mohammed Siraj
- Phil Salt (VC)
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Mitchell Starc
🔥 Grand League Team
- Dinesh Karthik
- Virat Kohli (VC)
- Glenn Maxwell (C)
- Cameron Green
- Mohammed Siraj
- Phil Salt
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Mitchell Starc
Winning Tips
- Balanced Raipur pitch — 3–4 quality seamers plus 5–6 batsmen and all-rounders
- Kohli and Russell are both absolute must-haves — two of the biggest match-winners in this IPL
- Starc's early movement at Raipur makes him a stronger pick here than at flat venues
- Maxwell as GL captain is the maximum upside pick — when he fires at any ground, points are staggering
- Include Siraj in all teams; early Raipur seam helps him take powerplay wickets consistently
⚡ Toss Update
🔄 Toss update will be added here shortly before match time. Once confirmed, use our Fantasy Cricket Team Generator — set the correct batting/fielding decision and the tool will automatically adjust captain picks and player weightings based on the toss outcome.