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Historical performance of Riyan Parag against Jasprit Bumrah
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'When his time comes, he can win you two consecutive matches' - Irfan ...
Irfan Pathan backed Donovan Ferreira to win matches for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. His remark comes ahead of the inaugural champions' upcoming clash against the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, April 7, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.The South African wicketkeeper-batter played RR's first game of the season against the Gujarat Titans. He batted at No. 6 but was dismissed by compatriot Kagiso Rabada after scoring just one run in three balls. In the last game, he was among the Impact substitutes and was expected to be used with the bat. However, his services weren't needed as only two wickets fell for the Riyan Parag-led side. “Donovan Ferreira hasn’t scored runs yet. But he is that kind of batter. When his time comes, he can suddenly win you two matches back to back. That’s the kind of talent he has. He is very strong against fast bowling. He has missed out so far. He does have some trouble against spin," Pathan said in a video on his YouTube channel. The former India all-rounder also mentioned that Mumbai Indians' talismanic speedster Jasprit Bumrah will have to nail his yorkers as Ferreira can punish anything on a length with his commendable power game. “Most of the time when he comes in to bat, he will be up against a strong pace attack. When Bumrah comes on, even if it’s just one or two overs against Ferreira, you can be sure that Bumrah usually does not miss his yorkers, and he cannot afford to miss them either. Because against Donovan Ferreira, if a yorker is missed, he can hit it a long way. He is that powerful hitter, so he will be backed," he observed. “Last time he faced Jasprit Bumrah, he got out to a bouncer” - Irfan Pathan mentions stern challenge for RR skipperPathan also highlighted the intriguing battle that Riyan Parag and Bumrah might have in Tuesday's clash. Bumrah has bowled 21 balls to the all-rounder so far and conceded 17 runs. The Indian pacer has picked up Parag's wicket once. “Bumrah versus Riyan Parag. Look, Riyan Parag has scored 22 runs so far, hitting two boundaries. He hasn’t scored too many runs in these two matches. But this contest is very important because, as captain of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag will want to play a long innings. Last time he faced Jasprit Bumrah, he got out to a bouncer. I consider Riyan Parag a very talented player, but he managed only 17 runs in front of Bumrah, playing perhaps 20 or 22 balls. His strike rate wasn’t very good, and he got out," Pathan stated. Pathan wondered whether Pa...
"When his time comes, he can win you two matches back to back" - Irfan ...
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that when Donovan Ferreira finds his rhythm, he has the ability to win back-to-back matches for Rajasthan Royals (RR). His comments come ahead of RR’s IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI), scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. In the Royals’ previous outing against Gujarat Titans (GT), the right-hander managed just one run off three balls. However, speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan pointed out that while Ferreira has shown some vulnerability against spin, he remains a dangerous player against pace, saying: “Donovan Ferreira hasn’t scored runs yet. But he is that kind of batter. When his time comes, he can suddenly win you two matches back to back. That’s the kind of talent he has. He is very strong against fast bowling. He has missed out so far. He does have some trouble against spin.” Pathan also stated that Jasprit Bumrah cannot afford to miss his yorkers when Ferreira is at the crease, as the Proteas batter is a powerful hitter capable of striking the ball a long way. He said: “Most of the time when he comes in to bat, he will be up against a strong pace attack. When Bumrah comes on, even if it’s just one or two overs against Ferreira, you can be sure that Bumrah usually does not miss his yorkers, and he cannot afford to miss them either. Because against Donovan Ferreira, if a yorker is missed, he can hit it a long way. He is that powerful hitter, so he will be backed.” Ferreira has struggled so far in his IPL career, managing just 10 runs in four innings. “Last time he faced Jasprit Bumrah, he got out to a bouncer” - Irfan Pathan underlines big challenge for RR captain In the same video, Irfan Pathan highlighted a key contest between Riyan Parag and Jasprit Bumrah. Parag has managed just 17 runs off 21 balls against the MI spearhead and has been dismissed once, highlighting Bumrah’s upper hand. Pathan said: “Bumrah versus Riyan Parag. Look, Riyan Parag has scored 22 runs so far, hitting two boundaries. He hasn’t scored too many runs in these two matches. But this contest is very important because, as captain of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag will want to play a long innings. Last time he faced Jasprit Bumrah, he got out to a bouncer. I consider Riyan Parag a very talented player, but he managed only 17 runs in front of Bumrah, playing perhaps 20 or 22 balls. His strike rate wasn’t very good, and he got out.” The 41-year-old also discussed how Riyan might counter t...
Irfan Pathan Praises RR Rajasthan Royals Big Win vs GT | IPL 2026
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Match Stats - RR vs MI 13th Match, Best Performances by ... - ESPNcricinfo
Discover standout performances from the latest Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match, 13th Match on April 07, 2026. Find out top batting, impactful partnerships, and bowling spells.
