After Donovan Ferreira smashed a 9-ball 37 for Texas Super Kings against Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket 2025, Chennai Super Kings fans knew exactly what they wanted: the South African power-hitter in yellow for IPL 2026.
Ferreira hit four sixes in the final over and finished with five in total. He powered TSK to 87 runs in a rain-shortened 5-over-a-side game. The match ended with Texas winning by 43 runs.
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The innings not only lit up the MLC but also reignited hopes among CSK fans who are desperate for fresh firepower after a forgettable IPL 2025 season that saw Chennai finish at the bottom of the table.
Chennai fans react to Donovan Ferreira's MLC fireworks
The reaction from the CSK fanbase was immediate and loud. Many took to social media demanding the franchise sign Ferreira ahead of IPL 2026, especially with the mini-auction and trade window around the corner.
Openers and top order batters are in over-supply. But batters who can get going from ball 1 are so rare, absolute gold dust.
— Vibhor (@Vibhor4CSK) July 3, 2025
Donovan Farreira is the kind of guy we need in CSK. We should definitely try hard to get him. pic.twitter.com/VugBNAJy4q
Must-win game for a Top 2 spot
— SIVY 🇮🇳 (@Sivy_Raina3) July 3, 2025
Rain-shortened 5 over match
Came in 34/2 with 2 overs left
Smashed 4 sixes in last over
Donovan Ferreira is a MUST at CSK pic.twitter.com/hwuyGRsK1S
Get Donovan Ferreira to CSK at any cost. If he's not released, push for a trade. Exactly the kind of player we desperately need, and he’s not even a key asset for Delhi Capitals. pic.twitter.com/VVhwwCHhrH
— yash (@yxshwsingh) July 3, 2025
Is Donovan Ferreira a natural fit for CSK?
Ferreira already feels like a CSK player. He has been part of their extended Super Kings ecosystem through Joburg Super Kings (SA20) and Texas Super Kings (MLC).
He is a spin-hitter, bowls off-breaks, keeps wickets and thrives in crunch moments: skills that CSK historically values, especially on Chennai's turning tracks.
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With MS Dhoni's future still unclear and the squad likely headed for transition, Ferreira offers a compelling case as a middle-order enforcer who can be moulded into a long-term asset. If Delhi Capitals are open to a trade, Chennai fans will hope the management listens to their loud, united call.