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RCB to don green jersey against SRH as part of their 'Go Green' initiative

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will don green jersey as part of their 'Go Green' initiative when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 08).


The official Twitter handle of the franchise confirmed the same on Saturday when it posted pictures of the likes of Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli and co in green and gold kits.

The 'Go Green' initiative has been an integral part of the franchise since its inception back in 2011. The initiative aims to spread awareness among people about the need for a cleaner and greener environment for future generations.


However, from the cricketing point of view, the jersey hasn't been kind to the franchise. 


RCB have played a total of nine games in green and gold and have managed just a couple of victories.


They won their maiden encounter in green against the Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011 before winning the second and final till date against the Gujarat Lions in 2016.


In that game, fans were treated to a whirlwind onslaught from the legendary duo of Virat Kohli (109) and AB de Villiers (129*). The champion batters added 229 runs to power RCB to 248/3 in 20 overs.


RCB last played a game in green during the 2020 season, where a brilliant knock from Ruturaj Gaikwad guided the Chennai Super Kings to a comfortable eight-wicket win.


Coming back to the upcoming fixture, the Challengers will be looking to continue with the momentum they earned from their victory in the last game.


SRH have been their bogey side in the past few years and have already beaten RCB by nine wickets earlier in the season. The Kane Williamson-led unit have suffered three consecutive defeats in a row, and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track against their favoured opponent.


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IPL 2022 | KKR vs LSG | Relentless Super Giants hunt down chaotic Knights

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