IPL 2026: RCB vs KKR, Match 57 - Top player battles to watch out for

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 57 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, May 13. 

The defending champions finally put a two-game losing streak to bed when they beat the Mumbai Indians on May 10. With three games left, they sit comfortably at 14 points and will be looking to push for a strong top-two finish.

The Knight Riders come off a dominant win against the Delhi Capitals, looking to extend their four-game winning streak, which has seen them emerge as a late contender for the playoffs. With four games in hand, they will be looking to make the most of the available matches.

Here are the top Player Battles for Match 57, RCB vs KKR:

3) Finn Allen vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Finn Allen and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Source RCB and KKR /Instagram)

Finn Allen finally made his mark in IPL 2026 when he scored his first century in IPL against the Delhi Capitals. While he has struggled all season to carry on post the powerplay, the innings against the Capitals showed his situational awareness as he dug in before going berserk. 

His responsibility will be taking down veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has looked at his best in the 2026 season. He put in a Player of the Match performance against MI, with figures of 4 for 23, including three scalps in the powerplay. Of his 21 wickets in IPL 2026, 12 have come in the first six overs.