New DelhiRoyal Challengers Bangalore will come down to play their special green jersey against Rajasthan Royals. Know here why the team wears this jersey and how the team's record is in it.
How is RCB record in Green Jersey? Why the team wears this special kit, know here details
The 28th match of the IPL season 18 will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur) today. The Bangalore team will play a green jersey in this match against Rajasthan. Let us tell you why this special jersey team wears and how the record of the team and Virat Kohli in this jersey.
Why does RCB wear green jersey?
This is part of his “Go Green” initiative, under which he plays a green kit for a match every season.
Giving information on social media before the match, RCB wrote, “All RCB jerseys are made of 95% textiles and polyester waste, and can be recycled several times without losing quality through Puma's refiber fabric.”
How is RCB record in Green Jersey
RCB's record in the green kit has not been good. The team has played 14 matches in Green Jersey since 2011. Out of these, the team has won only 4 matches, while in 9 matches it had to face defeat and 1 match was inconclusive.
How is Virat Kohli's record in Green Jersey?
Unlike RCB, Virat Kohli's record has been good in this, he has played 13 matches in this special kit. He has scored 44 runs at an average of 33.92 and a strike rate of 141.8. In this jersey, he has also played 4 half -centuries and 1 century innings.
Unlike RCB, Virat Kohli's record has been good in this, he has played 13 matches in this special kit. He has scored 44 runs at an average of 33.92 and a strike rate of 141.8. In this jersey, he has also played 4 half -centuries and 1 century innings.