Sunil Gavaskar criticized Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag's decision to give Donovan Ferreira the 18th over against Delhi Capitals, calling it a 'suicidal move' that cost them the match. Ferreira conceded 16 runs in his only over.
Ravindra Jadeja unveiled a novel "player in pocket" celebration after dismissing Jos Buttler during the Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match. This fresh gesture added a new dimension to his iconic on-field expressions, following a crucial wicket taken by Donovan Ferreira.
Ravindra Jadeja unveiled a novel "player in pocket" celebration after dismissing Jos Buttler during the Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match. This fresh gesture added a new dimension to his iconic on-field expressions, following a crucial wicket taken by Donovan Ferreira.
Donovan Ferreira credits his IPL success this season to years of waiting for opportunities. Having finally secured regular game time with Rajasthan Royals, the South African batter is relishing his role as a finisher. His fearless hitting in the death overs has been crucial, fueled by a strong desire to prove himself after limited chances in previous seasons.
Donovan Ferreira played a blistering innings at the death, hitting three consecutive sixes against Kuldeep Yadav, while Riyan Parag scored 47 before falling to Mitchell Starc at the death. RR were 168/5 in the 18th over, chasing 201 against DC.
Shubham Dubey scored an unbeaten 31 off just 12 balls with a strike rate of 258.33 to guide Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over previously unbeaten Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. Coming in as an impact substitute at No. 6, Dubey added 77 runs in 32 balls with Donovan Ferreira to chase down the target and end Punjab's unbeaten run. Born in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, Dubey rose from humble beginnings — his father ran a paan stall in Nagpur and he couldn't afford basic cricket gear until his mentor Sudeep Jaiswal bought him his first kit.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in Mullanpur, chasing down 223 runs for their first win over unbeaten PBKS this season. South African Donovan Ferreira starred with an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls, sharing a match-winning partnership with Shubham Dubey (31 off 12). The win ended PBKS' unbeaten streak as teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 43 off 16 balls. After the match, RR shared a video of Ferreira jokingly apologizing to Salman Khan, referencing the actor's viral 2014 post about Punjab Kings.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has regained the Orange Cap lead, becoming the first to 400 runs in IPL 2026. Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, with Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey's unbeaten 77-run stand sealing the victory after a strong start by Sooryavanshi.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in IPL 2026 Match 40 at New Chandigarh, chasing down 223 runs in 19.2 overs. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed 43 off 16 balls, the fastest to 400 IPL runs. Donovan Ferreira (52*) and Shubham Dubey then added an unbeaten 77-run partnership off just 32 balls to seal the win after RR had slipped to 100 needed off 52 balls.
Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey's unbeaten 77-run partnership off 32 balls secured a thrilling six-wicket victory for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings. Earlier, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rapid 43 off 16 balls set the tone for the chase, paving the way for RR's successful pursuit of 223.
In an IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, LSG captain Rishabh Pant fumbled a run-out opportunity after a mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira. Pant initially dislodged the stumps but fumbled the follow-up, allowing Ferreira to dive back into his crease despite being nowhere near it. The incident occurred during Mayank Yadav's over and went viral on social media, with fans comparing it to PSL standards.
