Why Do IPL Teams Wear Special Jerseys?

Why Do IPL Teams Wear Special Jerseys?

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[{"selector":"#anim-95514276-02c5-48c9-9991-c1136f8fa7b9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(20.506043371999436%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Various IPL franchises sport special jerseys in one of their matches, to show their allegiance to their owner or to support some social cause. Here are the reasons for each of the teams' unique IPL kits.

[{"selector":"#anim-3a6397d0-c717-48b1-a524-e76328b26b96 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.013680812836938%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The tradition of donning special jerseys was started by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2011. Ever since, other teams have joined in. Recently, RR was seen in an all-pink jersey.

Rajasthan Royals

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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Mumbai Indians

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Delhi Capitals

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Lucknow Super Giants

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Gujarat Titans

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