Rajasthan Royals have announced that their home encounter versus Gujarat Titans on May 9 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium will mark the franchise\u2019s \u201cPink Promise Match\u201d for the 2026 season. The special fixture is positioned as a high-profile IPL event with a clear social purpose: using the reach of cricket to create long-term, measurable impact beyond the boundary.<\/p>\n
Now entering its third year, the Pink Promise Match\u2014anchored by the Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF)\u2014continues to build on the Royals\u2019 broader community agenda around women-led transformation. A key visual element of the initiative is the team\u2019s appearance in an all-pink jersey, which the franchise says symbolises its ongoing commitment to driving change that begins with women.<\/p>\n
Over time, the programme has grown into a platform designed to turn cricket\u2019s popularity into real outcomes on the ground. The initiative is built around the belief: \u201cAurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai.\u201d<\/p>\n
This season\u2019s Pink Promise jersey carries what the franchise describes as a deeper narrative. The kit design was developed through the Royals HunaRR Manch \u2013 Season 2: Rajasthan Royals Pink Promise Jersey Design competition, which drew more than 8,500 entries. The process also brought in the work of over 700 designers from across India, reflecting the idea of grassroots involvement shaping a wider social message.<\/p>\n
The winning design was created by 19-year-old Samiksha Rameshwar Mundada from Nashik, who was selected as the winner by the jury.<\/p>\n
Speaking about the initiative, Alok Chitre, Chief Operating Officer of Rajasthan Royals, said the Pink Promise has grown into a movement where cricket contributes to good beyond the match itself. He pointed to the programme\u2019s on-ground results, noting that in 2024 it helped power 260 homes, before expanding to more than 520 homes in 2025. Chitre added that the franchise is looking to scale the impact further while staying focused on women-led transformation.<\/p>\n
As part of the commitment for this year, the Royals will continue solar electrification efforts in the region. The franchise has set a direct link between game action and community benefit: for every six hit during the match, six homes will be electrified using solar power.<\/p>\n
The Pink Promise Match is presented as a reflection of Rajasthan Royals\u2019 determination to build lasting impact through cricket\u2014not just as a sport, but as a platform to empower communities and drive change where it matters most. With the May 9 fixture against Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the franchise aims to bring that purpose to the forefront of IPL 2026 under the all-pink jersey identity that has come to define the initiative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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