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Why did the Bangalore team wear green jerseys against Delhi? The reason will make RCB fans salute them.
Why RCB Team Wearing Green Jersey: Why is the Royal Challengers Bangalore team wearing green jersey in the match against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026?
Why is the RCB team playing in green jerseys today?
The Royal Challengers Bangalore team took the field wearing green jerseys for their match against the Delhi Capitals. The match is being played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB's jerseys are a combination of black and red, but why are the team's players wearing green jerseys against Delhi Capitals? The main reason behind this is the "Go Green" initiative, which aims to raise awareness about the environment.
Today, the Royal Challengers Bangalore are playing their 100th match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. This is one reason why the RCB team has worn green jerseys to mark this special day. They also became the first team in IPL history to play 100 matches at a single venue.
Why did the RCB team wear green jerseys?
In 2011, Royal Challengers Bangalore launched the 'Go Green' initiative. Since 2011, the RCB team has played at least one match each season wearing green jerseys. By doing this, the Bangalore team works to raise awareness about global warming and the environment.
Rajesh Menon, CEO of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise, said that years of hard work have resulted in the franchise achieving carbon-neutral status. He added that this initiative also inspires the general public.
RCB + Green Jersey Theory 💚
Every time Royal Challengers Bangalore wear green, it feels like they're playing a different script
Different energy, different pressure… like the team resets mentally for that one game.. #RCBvsDC pic.twitter.com/PszwDLtu4o
— Reality hurt (@anekmemees) April 18, 2026
RCB's management is committed to reducing carbon emissions at the team level. To this end, records are maintained of team travel, hotel accommodations, electricity usage, and emissions from diesel generators. Furthermore, the team has also tried to involve fans in this initiative. Metro tickets have been provided with match tickets.
