RCB vs RR: IPL 2023 – Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will ditch their iconic Red and Black jerseys and will don green jerseys against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023 match. RCB introduced the green kits as part of their “Go Green” initiative in 2011, aimed at promoting eco-friendly sustainability and creating awareness about ecological problems. Every year RCB plays one match donning green jerseys. This will be the team’s 13th game of donning green jerseys. Follow RCB vs RR & IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Lookin’ fresh and oh so clean,
For the right cause, we wear GREEN! 👊🟢How cool are the #RCBxPuma kits for the Go Green game, 12th Man Army? 🤩#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2023 #GoGreen @pumacricket pic.twitter.com/uRRurfqMWk
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 13, 2023
RCB vs RR: RCB’s green jersey well received by fans and experts
RCB shared the news on Twitter about their players donning the green jersey against RR. Not only the players, but the Chinnaswamy Stadium will also turn into a sea of green supporting this noble cause and initiative by the RCB team. “Green Game will be played on the 23rd of April against Rajasthan Royals at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Our special green jerseys are made of 100% recycled material and you can now get your hands on them, on the RCB Website and App. #PlayBold #ನಮ್ #IPL2023 #GoGreen“
RCB’s Green Game will be played on the 23rd of April, against Rajasthan Royals at the Chinnaswamy stadium.
Our special green jerseys are made of 100% recycled material and you can now get your hands on them, on the RCB Website and App. #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2023 #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/E4uSUfpK2Y
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) April 13, 2023
Over the past 12 years, RCB’s green jerseys have been wee received by fans and experts. With a tremendous fan following for RCB everywhere, this initiative by the team is helping create awareness about living an eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle.
How have RCB fared in Green Jersey?
RCB have not had the best of records when they don green jerseys. So far, they have played 12 games and have won only three games. Their best performance in the green kit came in 2016 when AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli scored sublime hundreds against Gujarat Lions and raked up a two-hundred-run partnership. RCB and their fans would be hoping for this encore from their favorite star Kohli.