In the RR vs GT match, Rajasthan Royals took the field in all-pink jersey instead of pink-blue. Let us know the reason behind the change in this jersey.
In IPL 2026, fans got to see a different sight in the match being played between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. In this match, Rajasthan Royals team took the field wearing a completely pink jersey instead of its traditional pink-blue jersey. This new look of the team attracted everyone’s attention and it started being discussed a lot on social media also.
The biggest question in the minds of the fans was why Rajasthan Royals suddenly changed their jersey in the middle of IPL 2026. However, there is a very special and social reason behind it. Rajasthan Royals has been playing one match in IPL in all pink jersey as part of a special campaign for the last few seasons.
RR vs GT: Why did Rajasthan Royals wear pink jersey?
Rajasthan Royals wore an all pink jersey in their match against Gujarat Titans as part of their ‘Pink Promise’ initiative. The aim of this campaign is to help needy women and bring positive change in the society. For the last few years, the team has been playing pink jersey in IPL matches. Under this initiative, for every six taken, Rajasthan Royals, along with its sponsors, gets solar lights installed in six houses.
Our Pink Promise jersey was created by 19-year-old Samiksha, whose design won from over 8000+ entries 🤯
Watch her hand over the kit to her favourite! 💗 pic.twitter.com/90Rvssq9Gy
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 9, 2026
RR vs GT: Special moment seen before the match
Before this special match (RR vs GT), an emotional moment was also seen in Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Before the match started, a woman honored the captains of both the teams by giving them mementos. Rajasthan Royals also shared information about this initiative on social media, after which the fans praised this step of the team.
RR vs GT: Riyan Parag out, Yashasvi becomes captain
Rajasthan Royals suffered a big blow in the match (RR vs GT) against Gujarat Titans, where regular captain Riyan Parag was ruled out of the match due to hamstring injury. In his absence, young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal took command of the team. This was Yashasvi Jaiswal’s first captaincy match in IPL and T20 cricket.
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