Rajasthan Royals Pink Promise Day on May 9 Every Six in GT vs RR Match Will Light Up Six Homes With Solar Energy
Rajasthan Royals are turning their May 9 home fixture against Gujarat Titans into something much bigger than a cricket match. The iconic Pink Promise Day is back, and this time every six hit during the GT vs RR game at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur will directly light up six homes with solar energy as part of a women-led transformation drive in Rajasthan.
This is one of the most powerful on-ground social impact campaigns in IPL 2026, and it gets more meaningful every single year.
What Is the Pink Promise Initiative?
Pink Promise is a joint initiative by Rajasthan Royals and their social equity arm, the Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF). The campaign was built on a simple but powerful idea — using the scale of cricket to fund and amplify women-led change in rural Rajasthan.
The RRF was established in 2019 with the vision of “Aurat Hai Toh Bharat Hai” — when a woman progresses, so does the nation. Since then, the foundation has worked across four core areas:
- Clean energy access for rural women
- Water access in underserved regions
- Skill development and sustainable livelihoods
- Mental health support for women in marginalised communities
The Pink Promise match is where all of that work gets its biggest annual spotlight.
How the Six-for-Six Solar Pledge Works
The pledge is straightforward. For every six hit during the GT vs RR match on May 9 — by either team — six homes in Rajasthan will be solar powered through RRF’s on-ground programme.
That means the more boundaries the batters clear, the more families get electricity, many of them for the first time.
| Activity | Impact |
|---|---|
| Every six hit in the match | 6 homes lit with solar energy |
| Special pink jersey proceeds | Donated to Royal Rajasthan Foundation |
| ₹100 per ticket sold | Goes toward women-led rural transformation |
This is not a one-off gimmick. The history of this campaign proves that.
What Pink Promise Has Achieved So Far
The numbers behind this initiative are genuinely impressive. Here is what the campaign has delivered across previous editions:
| Year | Match | Sixes Hit | Homes Impacted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RR vs RCB | 13 | 78 homes solar powered |
| 2025 | RR vs MI | 12 | 260 homes electrified (with partner matching) |
| 2026 | RR vs GT (May 9) | TBC | TBC |
In 2025, principal sponsor Luminous matched RR’s commitment, doubling the impact and bringing clean energy to 260 homes in the Sambhar region. The 2025 Pink Promise match also received national recognition — it was mentioned on Kaun Banega Crorepati by Amitabh Bachchan, and the toss representative Thavri Devi received an award from the President of India.
That is the level this campaign has reached.
The Match: GT vs RR on May 9 at Jaipur
The cricket itself promises to be a cracker. Rajasthan Royals host Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, May 9. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
Earlier in IPL 2026, these two sides already produced a last-ball thriller in Ahmedabad, where RR posted 210/6 and beat GT by six runs with Ravi Bishnoi’s 4-wicket haul proving decisive. Both sides will be gunning for points, and the Sawai Mansingh pitch typically favors teams chasing — with second-innings wins coming in over 60 percent of matches at this venue.
For Rajasthan Royals, this is a home game with extra motivation. Their full squad and fixtures show where they stand in the hunt for the top four. Check the GT squad and fixtures for the Titans’ side coming into this match.
The IPL 2026 points table will also shift significantly after this one — both teams still have playoff ambitions and need the points.
Why This Match Matters Beyond the Scoreboard
A lot of cricket matches promise big moments. This one delivers one before a single ball is bowled. The women in rural Rajasthan who have been waiting for clean, reliable energy — some of them in regions where electricity simply did not reach before — are directly connected to what happens inside that stadium on May 9.
Every boundary over the rope is not just crowd noise. It is a home lit up. A child who can study at night. A woman who does not have to navigate complete darkness.
That is what the Pink Promise has always been about, and Rajasthan Royals have built something genuinely rare with this initiative — a cricket campaign that delivers real, measurable change on the ground.
For full broadcast and streaming information for the GT vs RR Pink Promise match, visit the IPL 2026 live streaming guide. The IPL 2026 schedule has all remaining fixtures for both sides across the rest of the season.
FAQs
What is Rajasthan Royals Pink Promise Day?
Pink Promise Day is an annual initiative by Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Rajasthan Foundation where every six hit in a designated match results in six homes being solar powered in rural Rajasthan as part of a women-led transformation programme.
When is Pink Promise Day 2026?
Pink Promise Day 2026 falls on May 9, during the GT vs RR match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
How does the six-for-six solar pledge work?
For every six hit during the match by either team, Rajasthan Royals commit to lighting up six homes in Rajasthan with solar energy through their Royal Rajasthan Foundation programme.
What is the Royal Rajasthan Foundation?
The Royal Rajasthan Foundation is the social equity arm of Rajasthan Royals, established in 2019 with the goal of enabling women in rural Rajasthan through access to clean energy, water, livelihoods, and mental health support.
How many homes has Pink Promise lit up so far?
In 2024, 13 sixes were hit, resulting in 78 homes being solar powered. In 2025, with sponsor matching, the initiative electrified 260 homes in the Sambhar region.
Where is GT vs RR being played on May 9?
The GT vs RR Pink Promise match is being played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, which is the home ground of Rajasthan Royals.
