Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore made a strong statement off the field when they took on Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. As part of its long-term ‘green initiative’, RCB will once again take to the field wearing its iconic green jersey, reinforcing their commitment to sustainability.Made entirely from recycled materials, the jerseys represent more than just a one-off gesture. They reflect a broader and deeper approach to environmental responsibility. According to an official release, RCB remains the only carbon-neutral T20 franchise in the world, underscoring the scale of their efforts over the years.Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) launched the ‘Go Green’ initiative in 2011 to create awareness about environmental sustainability and a clean planet. As part of this annual tradition, the team swaps its iconic red jerseys for green jerseys for one home game each season. Their first match in green jersey was against Kerala Cochin Tuskers on May 8, 2011, which they won by 9 wickets. One of the most famous matches of the set took place in 2016 against the Gujarat Lions. Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers both scored hundreds in the same innings to lead RCB to a record 144-run victory. exist intense pulsed light In 2021, RCB briefly swapped the green jersey for a blue jersey to pay tribute to frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Highlighting the journey behind this achievement, RCB CEO Rajesh Menon said: “As a T20 franchise, achieving carbon neutral status is the culmination of years of hard work. The green jersey reflects this commitment and we hope this initiative will inspire our fans and stakeholders to adopt more responsible and sustainable practices.”On the field, RCB backed up their strong messaging with performance. They got off to a good start in IPL 2026, winning four of their first five games, with their only loss coming against Rajasthan Royals. Currently second in the standings, they approach this game with confidence.In comparison, Delhi Capitals’ performance so far has been mixed. After starting the season with two straight wins, they slipped with two straight losses and now find themselves fifth in the standings, looking for stability.
Toss-up update: RCB vs DC, Bengaluru
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to face Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Play the lineup and influence the bench
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Starting Lineup): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh HazlewoodDelhi Capitals (Starting Lineup): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumaRoyal Challengers Bangalore Shock Subs: Rasik Salaam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Vicky OstwalDelhi Capitals Impact Subs: Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana
