Why does RCB wear a green jersey in IPL?
The 54th match of the TATA IPL 2022 will take place at the Wankhede Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Sunrisers Hyderabad. In This match, RCB will wear their green jersey. But, why does RCB wear a green jersey in IPL?
Royal Challengers are currently in fourth place in the points table, with six victories and five defeats so far this season. RCB has won both of their IPL 2022 matches at this stadium, which is a plus. Bangalore will wear a green jersey for the 11th time in IPL history. RCB wore a blue jersey last season after wearing the same jersey once per season between 2011 and 2020. If you want to know the reason of their green jersey, then read below.
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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 8, 2022
Why does RCB wear a green jersey in IPL?
The Royal Challengers promote a green jersey to support a “greener and more sustainable” planet. Last season, a blue jersey was worn to honor healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team wears a green jersey every year to support the greenery of the world. They promote the safety and importance of the green environment. RCB will wear green match kits against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 8th, continuing the ‘Go Green’ cause that they firmly believe in.
Continuing the #GoGreen sustainability initiative that we started in 2011, #RCB players would be wearing Green Match Kits when they step onto the field this Sunday against SRH at 3:30 PM IST. Here’s more on @kreditbee presents Bold Diaries.#PlayBold #IPL2022 #ForPlanetEarth pic.twitter.com/RrYwkwzMyo
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 7, 2022
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RCB’s record with green jersey
Since RCB has played many games in the green jersey, lets take a look at what is their record in their green kit. RCB has played 10 matches in green kit. However, they have only won two matches out of them. This is a quiet bad record which Faf du Plessis and his team will be looking to improve. List and result of their matches in green uniform:
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala (2011, Won by RCB)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians (2012)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) (2013)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings (2014)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) (2015)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Lions (2016, Won by RCB)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2017)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals (2018)
- Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings (2020)
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RCB has won just two matches: one against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 and the other against Gujarat Lions in 2016.
And the tradition continues…🙌🏻🤩
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— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) May 8, 2022
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