RCB vs KKR Weather Today — Match Start Time, Raipur Forecast And Playing Conditions

Discussing the RCB vs KKR Weather Today with yellow alerts in Raipur and forecast showing rain possibility.

RCB vs KKR Weather Live Updates

07:00 PM IST: The RCB vs KKR toss has been delayed due to rain. There’s water on the covers although the rain has stopped for now. The good thing is that the whole ground was covered when it rained, so we should be able to start soon once the toss is done.

07:15 PM IST: Pitch inspection at 08:15 PM IST. Expected it would be earlier. This is one hour away despite the rain stopping at 06:50 PM IST.

08:10 PM IST: Toss at 08.30 PM IST, match start time at 08:45 PM IST. Importantly, no overs lost. Be prepared for a long night.

08:30 PM IST: RCB opt to bowl first.

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RCB vs KKR Toss Update, Start Time

The next inspection is at 08:15 PM IST. The RCB vs KKR toss time is fixed for 08:30 PM IST with the match scheduled to start at 08:45 PM IST provided there are no more interruptions.

Will It Rain During RCB vs KKR Tonight?

The short answer: almost certainly not during match hours. Despite an IMD yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning covering Chhattisgarh through the day, the match window looks clear. AccuWeather puts the rain probability at 0% from 7:30 PM onwards in New Raipur — and multiple forecasters, including Skymet, agree that conditions will have settled well before the first ball is bowled.

There was rainfall in Raipur in the 24 hours before the match, which contributed to the yellow alert. But conditions have improved significantly ahead of the evening, with the RCB vs KKR weather today showing clear skies expected by the time the toss is called. The temperature at the start of play is forecast to hover around 29–36°C, making it a warm but dry night at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium.

The only weather factor that will matter is dew. With no cloud cover expected after 7 PM, dew could become noticeable from the second innings onwards — a relevant factor on this surface, and almost certainly something both captains will weigh at the toss.

Raipur Weather: Hour-by-Hour Forecast for IPL Match 57

Source: AccuWeather, IMD, Skymet. Forecasts as of midday May 13, 2026.

As the evening progresses, cloud cover will remain at roughly 1–3%, wind speeds will drop to around 9–10 km/h, and humidity — currently around 37–41% — will rise slightly under lights. None of that is enough to bring rain. The dew, though, will be real.

IMD Yellow Alert — Should Fans Be Worried About RCB vs KKR Weather Today?

The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for parts of Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, citing a chance of lightning, thunderstorms, and squally weather. That has understandably put fans on edge.

The alert, however, refers primarily to daytime and early evening conditions — not the match window. The overall rain probability for Raipur today is around 30% across the full day, but that risk is concentrated in the afternoon. By 7 PM, all major forecasters converge on a dry, clear picture.

To be clear: there is no realistic prospect of a washout tonight. The match will be played.

Cut-Off Times and Rules If Rain Does Arrive

On the small chance that a pre-match shower or freak storm delays proceedings, here are the relevant rules — because neither side can afford to lose points over this:

For a match to count:

• Both teams must face a minimum of 5 overs each
• If that threshold is met, DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) determines revised targets
• If fewer than 5 overs per side are possible, the match is abandoned — both teams receive 1 point (No Result)

There is no Reserve Day in the IPL 2026 league stage. The BCCI has not made provision for postponement of any league match. Whatever happens tonight, happens tonight.

Approximate RCB vs KKR cut-off windows:

• Rain before 7:30 PM: Toss pushed back; start time depends on how quickly outfield dries
• Rain during 1st innings: Play resumes if 5 overs completed; DLS target set for 2nd innings
• Rain during 2nd innings: DLS revised target applies if 5 overs of 2nd innings bowled
• Rain before 5 overs completed in either innings: Match abandoned, 1 point each

If rain does interrupt play and cut-off times become relevant, we will publish a separate DLS target and cut-off times piece.

What a Washout Would Mean for RCB’s Playoff Qualification

This is where the RCB vs KKR weather stakes become genuinely high.

RCB’s position going in: 14 points from 11 matches. Joint-top of the IPL 2026 points table alongside SRH and GT — but ahead of both on NRR (+1.103, the best among the frontrunners). Three matches remain: KKR at Raipur (tonight), PBKS at Dharamshala, and SRH at Hyderabad — all away.

A win tonight: RCB move to 16 points and officially seal their playoff spot. With their NRR buffer, a top-two finish — and Qualifier 1 — becomes the next target.

A no result (washout): If the RCB vs KKR weather today forces a washout, RCB move to 15 points. Qualification is not yet sealed. They would need at least one win from the PBKS and SRH away games, both of which are tough fixtures. The Qualifier 1 race remains alive but requires perfect execution.

A loss tonight: RCB stay on 14 points with two games left — mathematically still able to qualify but NRR could become critical if the table tightens. KKR’s remaining schedule then becomes a crucial variable.

For the KKR angle: they enter on 9 points with a four-match winning streak. A washout gives them 10 points from 11 games. Even if they win all three remaining matches, they’d finish on 16 — a total that may not be enough given the congestion at the top and their negative NRR. A no-result tonight effectively requires KKR to win their final three and hope other results go their way. They cannot afford not to win this.

Neither team wants to share a point. Both need the full two. Which makes it fortunate that the forecast gives them every chance to play this out.

For the full picture across all ten teams — including the interactive playoff predictor and Monte Carlo qualification probabilities — see our IPL 2026 Playoff Scenarios hub, updated after every match.

For RCB’s specific path to the top two, how many wins they need, and what each combination of results means, see our RCB Qualification Scenarios IPL 2026 piece, updated throughout the season.

Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, New Raipur

This is one of RCB’s two home venues this season — they’ve hosted both MI (a last-ball win) and KKR tonight in Raipur, having played their earlier home games at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. For the full fixture breakdown, including which venues each team uses across the season, see the IPL 2026 Schedule.

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is a black-soil wicket known for playing slower than it looks — uneven bounce, noticeable seam movement early under lights, and assistance for medium pace into the surface. Batters have needed time to settle here all season before playing attacking shots freely.

Large boundary dimensions — some pockets stretching close to 84 metres — mean power-hitters consistently find this ground harder than most IPL venues. Strike rotation and running matters more here than at, say, Wankhede or Chinnaswamy.

Chasing teams have won four of the six IPL matches played at this venue. Dew is expected in the second innings tonight. Both factors point the same way at the toss.

Historically at this venue: Scores of 160–180 are competitive. The RCB vs MI game on May 10 — where RCB chased down 167 off the final ball after being 47/3 — underlined exactly that character. RCB vs KKR weather today also suggests that chasing might be the best move.

Match Details

For live scores, playing XI updates, and toss result, visit the RCB vs KKR match centre on IPLT20.com.

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