Today going to see Donovan Ferreira Profile.
Who is Donovan Ferreira?
The right-hand batter has been playing domestic cricket since 2018 and is touted to be the next big thing in South African cricket, along with the likes of Dewald Brevis and Gerald Coetzee.
The 25-year-old is a batting all-rounder who can also keep wickets. He has played just two T20Is for the Proteas.
Donovan Ferreira was working a full-time job when he made his debut for the Titans and won a few awards that season. Some people like to use it as one of those ‘Never give up on your dreams’ kind of thing. But, only a few know how he got there, and the emotional cost.
In a thrilling match during Zim AFro T10 2023 tournament, Donovan Ferreira, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) player playing for Harare Hurricanes, created a jaw-dropping spectacle by smashing five consecutive sixes off Karim Janat’s bowling. Representing Harare Hurricanes at that moment, Ferreira’s fireworks left the fans in awe. The match, which was already packed with excitement, reached its pinnacle during the 10th over when Donovan Ferreira showcased his exceptional power-hitting.
Donovan Ferreira was the Joburg Super Kings’ biggest signing at the SA20 League player auction on 19 September 2022. They signed him for Rand 5.5 million (USD 310,000 approx).
Donovan Ferreira Date of Birth
Donovan Ferreira was born on July 21, 1998, Pretoria
Donovan Ferreira Current Age
Donovan Ferreira age is 25 years.
Donovan Ferreira Birth Place
Donovan Ferreira birth place is Pretoria South Africa
Donovan Ferreira Batting style
Right Hand Bat
Donovan Ferreira Bowling style
Right Arm Off break
Donovan Ferreira Playing Role
All rounder
Donovan Ferreira Jersey Number
Donovon Ferreira Jersey number is 17
Donovan Ferreira Height
Donovan Ferreira Height is 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Donovan Ferreira Education
Donovan Ferreira education is Graduation
Donovan Ferreira Curent Teams
Titatans, Barbados Royals, Chennai Braves,Joburg Super Kings, Northern Under-15s, Rajasthan Roayals, South Africa
Donovan Ferreira Price in IPL 2023-24
In December 2022, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 50 lakh (USD 60,000) in the IPL mini-auction 2022.Rajasthan Royals (RR) picked him for a whopping Rs. 50 lakhs for IPL 2023 auction.
Donovan Ferreira Price in SA20-2024
Donovan Ferreira is the most expensive player of Joburg Super Kings with salary of Rand 5.5 Million (USD 294,000).
Donovan Ferreira T20 Career and Stats
Currently played 44 matches and scored 862 runs with average of 30.75 and highest highest strike rate of 152.93. Donovan Ferreira highest score in T20 is 82 not out.
Donovan Ferreira International T20 Career and Stats
Donovan Ferreira’s T20I debut for South Africa came against Australia at Durban in September 2023. He walked into bat at 116/4 after 12.4 overs and smashed a quickfire 48 off 21 balls to propel the Proteas to a competitive total of 190/8. 2nd T20, he played for South Africa. In this match he scored 12 runs of 11 balls.
Donovan Ferreira hit Fastest Fifty in history of SA20
Donovan Ferreira took just 18 deliveries to reach his half-century against the Pretoria Capitals on January 20. The Joburg Super Kings were winless in their first four encounters of the season, but Ferreira’s knock inspired them to victory.
Chasing 168, Ferreira walked in to bat at 94/4 with 12.2 overs already being bowled. The right-handed batter smashed seven fours and three sixes to take the game completely away from the Pretoria Capitals.
The power hitter scored 56 runs off just 20 balls and achieved the target with two overs to spare. Due to Ferreira’s 280 strike rate, the Joburg Super Kings won the match easily.