Netizens expressed their disappointment towards KKR’s batting against the RCB in their May 13th clash, and labelled it as “KKR losing 100%’. Starting the IPL 2026 season on high with exceptional bowling and batting performances, RCB has been fumbling recently as they have lost three consecutive games. KKR came to this game with four consecutive wins and high octane. In a rain-stricken match and overcast conditions, KKR lost the toss at Raipur and were pushed to bat first. After almost a maiden over, Rahane hit Bhuvneswar Kumar for a four. Finn Allen took on Jacob Duffy, scoring 14 runs in his over before getting dismissed by Bhuvneswar Kumar after hitting a four. Rahane too departs on Hazlewood’s first over, leaving KKR with 56/2 after the powerplay.
Some Netizens expressed that this is a good, balanced powerplay score pertaining to the factors of overcast conditions and RCB having Hazlewood- Bhubaneswar- Duffy trio at tandem. Some netizens expressed disappointment with Rahane’s batting again, pointing out he should have anchored today on this pitch but played an unnecessary shot to get out. Some declared KKR has lost the game, losing the toss on this pitch and these conditions.
KKR ka comeback script simple hai — one solid partnership, 6-7 overs of controlled aggression, and suddenly pressure shifts back on RCB. This pitch still looks good for batting if someone settles in.”#RCBvsKKR
— Cricket Ka Keeda (@CricketKaKeedas) May 13, 2026
Imagine KKR at 44/9 in 8.4 Overs then Sunil Narine on strike and Hit a six pic.twitter.com/sqYkbirdLN
— The Cricket View (@TheCricketView) May 13, 2026
Rahane batting in T20 is proof that evolution can go backwards too. pic.twitter.com/VeNncfAKk3
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 13, 2026
Kkr batting first Bhagwan izzat rakh lena #rcbvskkr pic.twitter.com/4Uh6NNx0Qd
— Hindu_Crucifier (@Hindu_Crucifier) May 13, 2026
KKR fans please explain this to Ajinkya Rahane 😭🤔 pic.twitter.com/wjeW1xpyvY
— Homie (@homelander_yyy) May 13, 2026
Varun Chakaravarthy isn't playing and KKR is batting first in this pitch.. It's already over before it started 🙂🙂🙂 Sooo KKR is officially eliminated 🙂 pic.twitter.com/IJFWwTwDgN
— Rishikaaaaa 🌙 (@Pjmjjkfor1) May 13, 2026
KKR IPL 2026 Qualification Scenario
As of May 13, 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are fighting for a playoff spot with 9 points from 10 matches (8th place). To qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs, KKR must likely win their remaining four matches vs RCB, GT, MI, and DC to reach 17 points, or win at least three and hope for a better net run rate (NRR) and results.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) qualified for the 2014 IPL playoffs by finishing second in the league table, after a major comeback and then went on to win the season title, defeating PBKS by 3 runs in the final. In 2014, they only won 2 of their first seven games and were in a similar situation to IPL 2026.
They have three out of four games at home at Eden Gardens, which can be a great advantage for the side, and the winning momentum is with them. KKR also has the most games left amongst all in the points table, with 4 matches where they can get a maximum of 8 points.
