RCB Green Jersey (Pic Credit: RCB/X)
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru make a strong statement off the field as they take on Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL 2026. As part of the long-term ‘Green Initiative’, RCB will once again take to the field in their signature green jerseys, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.Made entirely from recycled materials, the T-shirts symbolize more than just a one-off gesture. It reflects a broader and deeper approach to environmental responsibility. According to an official statement, RCB remains the only carbon neutral T20 franchise in the world, underscoring the scale of their efforts over the years.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started its ‘Go Green’ initiative in 2011 to raise awareness about environmental sustainability and a cleaner planet.
As part of this annual tradition, the team replaces its distinctive red kit with a green jersey for one home match each season. Their first match in the green kit was against Kochi Tuskers Kerala on 8 May 2011, which they won by 9 wickets. The most famous match in this group happened against the Gujarat Lions in 2016. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers both scored centuries in the same innings, leading RCB to a 144-run win. In IPL 2021, RCB briefly replaced the green kit with a blue jersey to honor frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlighting the journey behind the milestone, RCB CEO Rajesh Menon said: “Achieving carbon neutral status as a T20 franchise is the result of years of dedicated work.
The green shirts reflect this commitment, and we hope that this initiative will inspire our fans and stakeholders to adopt more responsible and sustainable practices.On the field, RCB backed up their strong messages with performances. They have enjoyed an excellent start to IPL 2026, winning four of their first five matches, with their only defeat coming against Rajasthan Royals. The team currently sits second in the points table, and heads into this encounter full of confidence.On the other hand, Delhi Capitals’ performance has been mixed so far. After starting their campaign with two successive victories, they retreated after two successive defeats and now find themselves in fifth place on the table, looking for consistency.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (W), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood.Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (W), Samir Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Aqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumaRoyal United Submarines Bengaluru Impact: Raseekh Salamdar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky OstwalDelhi Capitals Influential Subs: Viraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana