{"id":8617,"date":"2026-05-09T14:59:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T14:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ferreira-on-ipl-wait-that-fueled-his-rajasthan-royals-rise-in-2026"},"modified":"2026-05-09T14:59:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T14:59:47","slug":"ferreira-on-ipl-wait-that-fueled-his-rajasthan-royals-rise-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ferreira-on-ipl-wait-that-fueled-his-rajasthan-royals-rise-in-2026","title":{"rendered":"Ferreira on IPL wait that fueled his Rajasthan Royals rise in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Donovan Ferreira says the long stretches of waiting for his moment in the IPL have now turned into the spark behind his performances for Rajasthan Royals in 2026. With RR set for a pivotal matchup against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, the South African batter looked back on how limited chances in his first three seasons left him hungry for a bigger role.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ferreira is preparing for RR\u2019s crucial IPL 2026 game vs Gujarat Titans in Jaipur.<\/li>\n<li>He has scored 229 runs in 10 matches this season at an average of 45.80.<\/li>\n<li>His strike rate in IPL 2026 is 177.52.<\/li>\n<li>His six-hitting has been especially strong in the death overs: 11 of 16 sixes have come between overs 17 and 20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 27-year-old has quickly become one of Rajasthan\u2019s most threatening finishers, particularly when the game is moving into the late stages. Ferreira\u2019s ability to keep the tempo rising in the final overs has helped RR set or chase targets with greater intent, as he consistently accelerates when others often tighten up.<\/p>\n<p>Asked what has powered his late-innings surge, Ferreira offered a playful explanation that sounded almost effortless. \u201cI don\u2019t really know. It must just be the middle of my bat. Or they\u2019re just sending me better bats. No, I think it\u2019s just worked out that way, swinging nice and hard,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the routine after a match keeps him feeling ready to go again, using a light comparison to recharge mode. \u201cAnd it leaves me nice and refreshed now, like a CAR battery like a fully charged CAR battery after a full break. So yeah, ready to play today and hopefully we can get a bit more success today,\u201d Ferreira explained.<\/p>\n<h3>Finisher\u2019s mindset<\/h3>\n<p>Ferreira also framed finishing as something he has embraced for much of his career, rather than a new assignment he is still learning. \u201cThat is kind of my role in the team and that\u2019s what I\u2019ve got time,\u201d he said, highlighting that he enjoys the clarity that comes with knowing where his impact is expected.<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged the flip side of the job\u2014when finishes don\u2019t come off, the outcome can look rough\u2014but stressed that this season\u2019s form has been rewarding. \u201cI\u2019ve always been in that role my whole career. So it\u2019s just nice when it comes off because when it doesn\u2019t come off, you look kind of, how can I say, it doesn\u2019t look great,\u201d he said. \u201cBut yeah, for me, it\u2019s been coming off, so hopefully it can continue going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the current stretch, Ferreira said the earlier phase of his IPL journey still serves as fuel. He noted that in his first three seasons, he did not receive much playing time, and that experience continues to drive his hunger for more opportunities now.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think for me, especially in the IPL, a big motivator has been, this has been my fourth season now and I haven\u2019t really gotten a lot of opportunity,\u201d Ferreira said. \u201cI carried a lot of drinks in the first three seasons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Ferreira, that background makes this tournament feel especially important, and it also shapes how he approaches other competitions beyond the IPL. \u201cSo, for me, that was quite a big motivation, especially in this tournament,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He further explained how he keeps his mindset fresh by focusing on each event separately. \u201cAnd then going into other tournaments, I just try and find motivation for that specific tournament because for me, it\u2019s quite important to keep it focused, nice and focused per tournament. And when you go to the next one, you actually switch your focus to that tournament and get some new motivation again,\u201d the Proteas batter added.<\/p>\n<p>With RR heading into the Jaipur clash against Gujarat Titans, Ferreira\u2019s role as a late-innings accelerant\u2014and the mindset built from years of limited opportunities\u2014could be central to how Rajasthan manage the pressure of a must-watch contest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donovan Ferreira says the long stretches of waiting for his moment in the IPL have now turned into the spark behind his performances for Rajasthan&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8615,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Donovan Ferreira\u2019s IPL Wait Sparks RR Rise in 2026","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Donovan Ferreira explains how IPL waiting fueled his Rajasthan Royals rise in 2026 ahead of a key Jaipur 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