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RCB vs KKR: Good news coming in from the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur as the rain has now completely stopped ahead of the much awaited IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. The groundsmen have come onto the field and have started to assess the conditions in the outfield, though some parts of the square still have covers on them. Match officials Rohan Pandit and Nitin Menon are also out there in the middle doing an inspection to see if conditions are safe enough for play to begin shortly. There had been concerns over a possible delay earlier after persistent rain and lightning around the venue but the latest developments have brought fresh optimism among players and fans alike. The mood inside the stadium is still electric as fans await an official update on the toss and start time for this important Match 57 encounter in the IPL 2026 season. Check latest minutes by minutes here – Toss delayed due to wet outfield. The toss will take place at 8:30 PM, and the first ball will be played at 8:45 PM. No overs will be deducted as of now.” Keep refreshing here for latest updates
Raipur, Chhattisgarh is experiencing a turn for the worse in weather since late afternoon. The temperature is 37°C but feels like 40°C because of the humidity which is a high 37%. The current condition is “rain periodically heavy” with a 56% precipitation chance. Wind is blowing from the southwest at 3 mph.
The forecast for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, isn’t very encouraging for the cricket enthusiasts. The daily high temperature will be 40°C. The daytime precipitation chance is 61% with a condition of “light rain”. The capital of Chhattisgarh has been put on a yellow alert by the IMD. If the rain continues into the evening, the match could be subject to significant delays or even a complete washout. In case of a tie, both teams will earn 1 point each, a result that will put KKR’s playoff hopes on a knife edge and postpone RCB’s official qualification.
Raipur pitch is a black-soil wicket and is known to offer inconsistent bounce and good bowling assistance. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made the most of the movement with the new ball in the last game at this venue. This ground has 80m boundaries unlike the batting-friendly tracks in Bengaluru which means batters have to work for their runs. Spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy are expected to play a big role if the match goes ahead.
In the past week, Raipur has experienced sweltering hot weather alternating with the usual pre-monsoon breezy conditions. Temps were always in the 39°C to 42°C range, with generally clear skies until the recent moisture push. There were high wind gusts of 29 knots earlier in the week but that kept the climate dry until the current yellow alert brought rain into the equation.
| Date | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Conditions |
| May 6, 2026 | 37 | 22 | Clear / Warm |
| May 7, 2026 | 39 | 24 | Mostly Sunny |
| May 8, 2026 | 39 | 26 | Hot and Sunny |
| May 9, 2026 | 38 | 22 | Breezy and Dry |
| May 10, 2026 | 37 | 23 | Partly Cloudy |
| May 11, 2026 | 40 | 29 | Clear / High UV |
| May 12, 2026 | 41 | 28 | Sunny / Very Hot |
| Date | Match | Format | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | RCB vs KKR | IPL | Scheduled / Not played yet |
| 10 May 2026 | RCB vs MI | IPL | RCB won by 2 wickets |
| 23 Jan 2026 | India vs New Zealand | T20I | India won by 7 wickets |
| 3 Dec 2025 | India vs South Africa | ODI | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| 1 Dec 2023 | India vs Australia | T20I | India won by 20 runs |
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium has returned to the IPL map after a gap of a decade. Latest results are as follows:
RCB vs MI (May 10, 2026): RCB won by 1 wicket in a last-ball thriller.
Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Historical): Low scoring matches with an average first innings total of 149.
Chasing Dominance: Out of 7 total IPL matches here, 5 have been won by the team batting second.
Recent Trend: The surface has favored teams with strong death bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Matheesha Pathirana.
Team Totals: The highest total successfully chased at this ground is 167/8 by RCB.
Debayan Bhattacharyya is a seasoned sports journalist and digital media professional, currently serving as the Chief Sub Editor at ITV Digital (NewsX). A true Football-Fanatic Bong, his professional journey began at Zee Media, where he kicked off his career as a Sub-Editor for the sports team at India.com and CricketCountry. His ability to blend insightful analysis with rapid-fire news delivery soon led him to Times Network, where he served as a Senior Copy Editor for Times Now. Before his current role at NewsX, Debayan spent a significant tenure at OneIndia’s MyKhel as a Senior Sub Editor.
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