IPL: Ranking top 10 jerseys of all-time

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is undoubtedly the most glamorous T20 league across the world. Given that the franchises are owned by some big B-town personalities and businessmen, there is no shortage of innovation when it comes to designing the jerseys. The tournament has evolved into a global stage since its inception in 2008 and has given fans some memorable moments in these past 15 years. For any franchise or club, the designing of the ‘jersey’ remains a key activity outside the playing field. Every franchise aims to design a jersey that connects it to the core values of the team and the region they represent. Chennai Super Kings are famously associated with their customary Yellow Jersey which they have been wearing since 2008. In this article, we will have a look at the 10 best IPL Jerseys of all-time 10) Lucknow Super Giants- 2022 LSG Jersey (Photo Source: LSG/YouTube) LSG Jersey. (Photo Source: Twitter) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were one of the two new franchises that featured in the 15th edition of the IPL. LSG will be led by former Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper and opening batter, KL Rahul once again in the 16th edition. They did some good business in the mega auction in February 2022, building a well-rounded side with plenty of all-rounders in their ranks. Lucknow Super Giants have also done some tremendous job in terms of designing their jersey. The jersey has light blue and red stripes running from the top to the bottom especially designed for the 16th edition. This concept is unique and will be seen for the first time in the competition. The middle portion of the jersey mentions the title sponsor, My 11Circle, with the logo embedded on the top-left corner. 9) Pune Warriors India – 2013 Pune Warriors India. (Photo by INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/GettyImages) Pune Warriors India (PWI) were part of the IPL for three seasons between 2011-2013. Although they did not create much of an impact with regards to their performances, their jersey design certainly grabbed some attention. Originally, Pune Warriors India donned a black jersey, with grey stripes on the edges. In 2012, the franchise decided to experiment with its jersey, which certainly did pay off. They had a turquoise-blue coloured jersey, with the customary grey stripes through the shoulders. Their jersey design was nearly the same for the 2013 season, except that Sansui replaced TVS as the main sponsor. Pune Warriors India had a pretty poor season that year, where they finished 8th on the points table with just four wins from their 16 matches. 8) Kolkata Knight Riders – 2014 KKR 2014. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The King of Bollywood, a.k.a. Shah Rukh Khan is a co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Hence, it comes as no surprise that the franchise is at the top of the pile when it comes to the fashion and glamour quotient. KKR remains the third-most successful side in IPL history, having won titles in 2012 and 2014. KKR have always designed attractive kits, starting from their vintage black jerseys with golden stripes in the first few seasons of the IPL. In 2014, Gautam Gambhir’s men starred in a purple jersey that had a distinct yellow design around the neck. The sides of the jersey also had yellow patterns, which made it more appealing. The USPA badge was engraved in white on the top-right side, and the KKR badge was on the left side of the jersey. The logo of the title sponsor, Nokia, was in white through the middle portion of the T-shirt. Kolkata managed to win their second title that season after they defeated Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling run-chase. 7) Rising Pune Supergiant – 2016 Rising Pune Supergiant. (Photo: IPL) Rising Pune Supergiant (RPSG) made a cameo appearance in the IPL, alongside Gujarat Lions in 2016 and 2017. Led by MS Dhoni in their first season back in 2016, the franchise came up with a unique-looking jersey. The jersey was a multi-colored one, which included a mix of bold colors. Majorly contained in pink and purple, the jersey also included shades of yellow and blue. The title sponsor, Kent, was in blue and white in the central portion of the jersey, with the club logo on the top-left side. RPSG did not have a great season in terms of their performance, as they finished seventh on the points table, with five wins from their 14 games. This was the first time that a side led by MS Dhoni had failed to make it to the playoffs. 6) Royal Challengers Bangalore- Green Jersey RCB green jersey. (Photo Source: RCB) Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Every season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wear the green jersey in a particular match to spread the ‘Go Green’ initiative. They usually don the jersey in a day game at their home stadium in Bengaluru. Although RCB have never won an IPL title they never fail to impress when it comes to designing their jerseys. Their special ‘Go Green’ jersey is primarily based on two shades – green and black. It has black in the top half of the jersey, followed by green in the latter half. Their 2021 edition of the jersey included their sponsor, Muthoot Fincorp, in the black portion, with Myntra’s logo on the top-right corner. The jersey gives a subtle look that becomes more appealing during day games and pays justice to the initiative it has undertaken. 5) Chennai Super Kings – 2021 Chennai Super Kings. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are probably the only side in the IPL to have played around the basic theme of their jersey. Just like the franchise’s reluctance to change their squad, CSK have always stuck with yellow as their primary jersey colour. Led by MS Dhoni, CSK are the second-most successful team in the competition, having won the tournament on four occasions. In the 14th edition of the IPL in 2021, Chennai Super Kings came up with a unique concept, whilst keeping their basic theme intact. They incorporated camouflage stripes in the jersey around the neck region. The motive behind introducing such a theme was to pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. It was a successful season for CSK, as they lifted their fourth IPL title, defeating KKR in the finals in the UAE. 4) Royal Challengers Bangalore – 2022 Royal Challengers Bangalore New Jersey (Photo Source: Twitter) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are one of the few franchises which always try to improvise on their jerseys. With the new era of IPL commencing this season, RCB have launched a dashing kit in their customary red and black colours. Instead of splitting black and red in either half of the jersey, the 2022 edition will feature a blend of both colours. The jersey will be dominated by black, with traces of red being more visible in the bottom part. Their sponsors, Muthoot Fincorp, are in white in the middle portion. Another interesting addition to the jersey is that a golden line runs below the sponsor’s name, with RCB engraved at the end. The sleeves are characterized by the Puma Logo and MPL, with Exide moving up to the top-right corner of the jersey. 3) Delhi Capitals Rainbow Kit- 2021 Delhi Capitals Jersey (Source: Twitter) Delhi Capitals (DC) grabbed all the attention in IPL 2021 when they starred in a specially-designed ‘rainbow’ jersey against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The key reason for designing this jersey was to celebrate the diversity of Indian culture, which could be portrayed in seven shades of the rainbow. The top half of the jersey was dominated by bright blue, with the stripes on the collar having the colours of the Indian flag. The bottom part of the jersey had five colours arranged in sequence – yellow, orange, red, indigo, and violet – which also completed the seven rainbow colours engraved on the jersey. The Capitals failed to capitalize on finishing in the top two in the league stage in 2021, as they lost the Qualifier 1 to CSK. They finished third, after losing against KKR in the second qualifier. 2) Kolkata Knight Riders- 2009 Kolkata Knight Riders in 2009. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were characterized by a black and golden jersey in the first couple of seasons of the IPL. It gave them a dashing and bold look, which complemented their tagline: Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo. The 2009 edition of the jersey was similar to the 2008 one and was primarily in black. What made the jersey glamorous were the golden stripes at the corners, running from the collar to the entire length of the jersey. Title sponsors, Nokia, were in the center, with Reebok on the top right-hand side. Their famous logo, portraying fire oozing out of the helmet was depicted in golden on the top-left corner. KKR had a season to forget that year though, as they finished last, managing just seven points from 14 fixtures. 1) Royal Challengers Bangalore- 2016 Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo: IPL) In 2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) became the first franchise to design two jerseys, one home and one away. It was the first time that the RCB jersey did not feature the famous golden stripes on the corners and around the collar area. The jersey was based in black on the top portion, with red occupying the rest of the area. The sleeves were black in colour, which gave the jersey a dashing look. The black and red areas of the jersey were partitioned by a thick line of grey, which had black stripes in it. The collar was as intimidating as it gets, with a perfect blend of red and black used in layers. RCB managed to reach the finals that season, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in a nerve-wracking run-chase. Virat Kohli was the player of the season in 2016, smashing four hundreds, and scoring more than 900 runs.

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IPL: Ranking top 10 jerseys of all-time

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