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Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss put Kolkata Knight Riders to bat first in their crucial Indian Premier League 2026 clash with playoff race heating up

RCB won the toss and decided to bowl first against KKR

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

RCB captain Rajat Patidar (L) and KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane in frame. (X)

IPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl vs KKR, Shepherd dropped; 'Varun' suspense ends

Rain delayed the toss for the IPL 2026 clash between RCB and KKR in Raipur, with officials scheduling a pitch inspection at 8:15 PM IST amid hopes of a shortened game.

The toss for RCB vs KKR was delayed due to a wet outfield after heavy rain in Raipur.

A full 20-over match remains possible if play starts by 9:30 PM IST, while 10:56 PM IST is the final cut-off time for a five-over game.

Onfield umpires evaluating the venue. (Screengrab)

IPL 2026: Cut-off timings revealed after rain delays toss at RCB vs KKR clash

The toss for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 clash has been delayed due to wet outfield following rain in Raipur

Rain has impeded the RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 clash 

The toss for the RCB vs KKR clash has already been delayed

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MS Dhoni reportedly opted out of travelling with the CSK squad to Lucknow ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against LSG despite his ticket being booked.

MS Dhoni is reportedly not travelling with the CSK squad for the upcoming game against LSG in Lucknow.

According to reports, Dhoni’s travel ticket had already been booked before he decided to opt out.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni in this frame. (X)

Big News: MS Dhoni opts out of travelling with CSK squad to Lucknow ahead of IPL

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth urged RCB to replace struggling opener Jacob Bethell with Venkatesh Iyer ahead of the crucial IPL 2026 clash against KKR.

Kris Srikkanth suggested RCB should include Venkatesh Iyer in the playing XI instead of Jacob Bethell against KKR.

Jacob Bethell has scored only 69 runs in five IPL 2026 matches at a strike rate of 111.29 for RCB.

Jacob Bethell in this frame. (X)

Ahead of game vs KKR, former India skipper urges RCB to bench Jacob Bethell 

The full schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches has been announced. India will play their first warm-up match against West Indies on June 6

Full schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches has been revealed

India will play their first warm-up match against West Indies on June 6

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

India's full schedule for Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches announced

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