Donovan Ferreira punished his former team, Delhi Capitals, with a rapid 47 off just 14 balls in the Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals match. The game took place in Jaipur.
Ferreira’s innings came after Rajasthan Royals traded Nitish Rana to Delhi Capitals in November 2025, bringing Ferreira back to the team. He repaid that faith on Friday night.
Parag’s 90 Sets the Stage
Riyan Parag smashed 90 off 50 balls. His innings anchored RR’s total of 225.
RR were struggling early at 12 for 2. They had lost both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi quickly.
Parag reached his first half-century of the IPL 2026 season in 32 balls. He then partnered with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle overs.
Parag’s innings included 8 fours and 5 sixes.
Ferreira’s Explosive Finish
Donovan Ferreira played a sensational cameo of 47 runs off just 14 balls. This was when the Rajasthan Royals hosted the Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium on Friday evening.
Ferreira took on Kuldeep Yadav in the 18th over. He launched three massive sixes to swing momentum in Rajasthan’s favour. Then he targeted Mitchell Starc in the 19th, plundering 17 runs to drag Rajasthan past the 200-mark.
He finished with 47 not out off just 14 deliveries. This propelled Rajasthan to 225 for 6.
- Donovan Ferreira scored 47 off 14 balls.
- Riyan Parag scored 90 off 50 balls.
- Rajasthan Royals totalled 225.
Capitals Face a Steep Chase
Delhi Capitals now require 226 runs to win. It would be their highest successful chase in IPL history.
It is a tall order for a side that had lost three matches running. They were desperate to turn the corner.
Ferreira saved his most outrageous hitting for last, smashing T Natarajan for 18 runs in the final over.
DC now face their biggest-ever IPL chase to stay in the game.