South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira made his presence felt under pressure during the IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans as he walked in as an impact substitute to face a hat-trick ball. The 26-year-old was brought in following back-to-back dismissals by Prasidh Krishna, who had just scalped Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam.
Coming in at 17.3 overs, Ferreira had the tough task of surviving the hat-trick delivery from a red-hot Prasidh, who had already bagged three wickets in the innings. Though Ferreira managed to deny the hat-trick, his entry marks a key strategic move by DC late in the innings.
Who is Donovan Ferreira?
Donovan Ferreira is a right-handed batting all-rounder and wicketkeeper from South Africa. Born on July 21, 1998, in Pretoria, Ferreira plays for Easterns in South African domestic cricket and has previously featured for Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 league, where he was bought for R 5.5 million (~US $310,000).
Despite not making his international debut yet, he has made waves in domestic cricket, earning him a spot with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, following earlier stints with Rajasthan Royals.
Donovan Ferreira – IPL Journey:
| Year | IPL Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹50 Lakh |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹50 Lakh |
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | ₹75 Lakh |
IPL Career Stats:
| Season | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4.0 | 72.7 |
Ferreira has played 3 matches in IPL so far and will be hoping to make an impact this season with DC, especially given his explosive strike rate of 158.00 in T20 internationals.
Match Update – GT vs DC, IPL 2025:
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Delhi Capitals: 153/6 in 17.3 overs
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Last two wickets:
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Axar Patel c Buttler b Prasidh 38(32)
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Vipraj Nigam c Buttler b Prasidh 0(1)
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New Batter: Donovan Ferreira (Impact Sub)
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Bowler: Prasidh Krishna on a hat-trick
