Revealed: Why are Rajasthan Royals players wearing special all-pink jersey against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025?
Published - 01 May 2025, 08:42 PM
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) players are wearing a special all-pink jersey in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday, May 1.
The IPL 2025 match between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) is currently underway at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur
Why are Rajasthan Royals players wearing all-pink jerseys against Mumbai Indians?
RR players are wearing the special jersey against MI as part of the 'Pink Promise' day. Notably, the RR franchise takes various initiatives to support women-led transformation in Rajasthan, which is their pink promise.
In an official statement released by Rajasthan Royals, it was mentioned that the franchise would contribute ₹100 for every ticket purchased for the match against Mumbai Indians to the women-led rural transformation in Rajasthan.
"The Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians clash is also the highly anticipated Pink Promise match in IPL 2025. The Royals’ Pink Promise is to continue supporting women-led transformation in Rajasthan. Last year, the ‘Pink Promise’ campaign, along with support from partners like Luminous, illuminated thousands of lives by bringing light to over 250 homes," said a statement on the RR's website.
"To continue driving on-ground impact this year, the Royals will contribute ₹100 for every ticket purchased for the RR vs MI match toward women-led rural transformation in Rajasthan. Additionally, all proceeds from the sale of the special all-pink Royals jersey will go directly to the Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF) to support its social impact initiatives. Furthermore, for every six hit in the match by either team, Rajasthan Royals and RRF will commit to lighting up six homes in the Sambhar region with solar power, ensuring real-time impact with every boundary," RR added.
Anjum Chopra speaks on 'Pink Promise' day
Speaking at the toss, the former India cricketer Anjum Chopra talked about the 'Pink Promise' of the Rajasthan Royals, and she highlighted the franchise's commitment to the women-led transformation in Rajasthan. She elaborated:
"We've hit a half-century. Tata IPL 2025 is the 50th match of the season, and it promises to be very well conducted. Why? I'll tell you because we're in a pink city in Jaipur and today's initiative, today's match is a pink promise cricket match.
"Let me first introduce you to the two captains, Riyan Parag, captain of the Rajasthan Royals along with Hardik Pandya, captain of the Mumbai Indians. Daniel Manohar is the match referee and we have a special representative in Pinki Devi. Of course, this game for the Rajasthan Royals is going to be played in the all pink kit and the reason is because Pinki Devi, who is definitely here today as a representative, is going to present the solar powered home's memento to the two captains.
"The reason is the Rajasthan Royals to signify their commitment to the women-led transformation in Rajasthan and a lovely initiative by the Rajasthan Royals team and the franchise. Of course, it's very essential to promise to deliver and of course, over here in the game of cricket."
Watch the RR vs MI toss here:
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Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) made two forced changes to their playing XI in the do-or-die match against Mumbai Indians (MI). Wanindu Hasaranga had a niggle and Sandeep Sharma had a broken finger. They were replaced by Akash Madhwal and Kumar Kartikeya in the playing XI.
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