Ground staff cover the pitch and ground as rain delays the toss for the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on May 13, 2026.
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A wet outfield following rain in Raipur on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) delayed the toss for the IPL clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kolkata Knight Riders.
While the covers were removed from the pitch, they remained firmly in place over the playing area as the umpires stepped out for an inspection around toss time.
The next inspection has been scheduled for 8:15 p.m. IST.
Defending champions RCB are comfortably placed second on the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, having registered seven wins and four defeats, while three-time champions KKR are eighth with nine points from 10 games after four wins and five losses.
KKR remain in contention for a playoff spot, as they can still finish with a maximum of 17 points, which could be enough for qualification. They will also play their final three group-stage matches at home at Eden Gardens.
Published – May 13, 2026 08:50 pm IST
