IPL 2025: Why is RCB wearing green jersey in match against RR in Jaipur?

So far, RCB have played 14 matches while wearing green, out of which they have lost 9, won just 4, and 1 match ended in no result

Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is taking the the field against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium today, hoping to return to winning ways after losing their last match against Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. They started the day on great terms when the coin flip wnet in their way. Thier skipper Patidar after winning the toss backed his team's batting strength and decided to bowl first.  Check IPL 2025 Match 28: RR vs RCB live score, match updates and full scorecard here

 

Despite today’s match being played in Jaipur—known as the Pink City—RCB is bringing their own colour to the occasion by donning the green jersey as part of their Go Green initiative. This campaign began in 2011 and sees RCB wear green in one match each season instead of their traditional red. The green jersey is made entirely of recycled material, supporting the team’s commitment to going carbon neutral.  RCB skipper Patidar after the toss also gave his take on the initiative by saying, "This (green jersey) is to raise awareness to plant more trees."   

  The announcement of RCB wearing the green jersey was made by the team on their social media platform X, where they posted a video of players in Jaipur with the caption: “Before we go Green against RR on Sunday, the team sported a new green travel kit en route to Jaipur, sharing a few special messages about RCB’s Go Green initiative over the years.” 

 

RCB COO on their Go Green initiative

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chief operating officer Rajesh Menon highlighted the team’s commitment to sustainability through the green jersey initiative. He emphasised that the campaign represents more than a uniform change—it is a call to action.

 

According to Menon, being bold on and off the field is core to RCB’s identity, and as representatives of the Garden City, sustainability naturally holds importance. The franchise hopes to leverage its cultural influence to raise awareness and inspire fans to make small yet meaningful contributions to environmental conservation.

 

RCB’s record in the green jersey

 

While the green jersey initiative is socially commendable, RCB’s performance wearing green has been less impressive. They have played 14 matches in green so far, losing 9, winning just 4, and one match ending in no result.

 

Match results of RCB’s green jersey matches: 

Season	Date	Opponent	Venue	Result
2011	May-08	Kochi Tuskers Kerala	Bengaluru	RCB won by 9 wickets
2012	May-14	Mumbai Indians	Bengaluru	MI won by 5 wickets
2013	May-14	Punjab Kings	Bengaluru	PBKS won by 7 wickets
2014	May-24	Chennai Super Kings	Bengaluru	CSK won by 8 wickets
2015	May-17	Delhi Capitals	Bengaluru	No Result
2016	May-14	Gujarat Lions	Bengaluru	RCB won by 144 runs
2017	May-17	Kolkata Knight Riders	Bengaluru	KKR won by 6 wickets
2018	Apr-15	Rajasthan Royals	Bengaluru	RR won by 19 runs
2019	Apr-07	Delhi Capitals	Bengaluru	DC won by 4 wickets
2020	Oct-25	Chennai Super Kings	Dubai	CSK won by 8 wickets
2021	Sep-20	Kolkata Knight Riders	Abu Dhabi	KKR won by 9 wickets
2022	May-08	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Mumbai	RCB won by 67 runs
2023	Apr-23	Rajasthan Royals	Bengaluru	RCB won by 7 runs
2024	Apr-21	Kolkata Knight Riders	Kolkata	KKR won by 1 run