This Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 The trade window saw another major move confirmed by a strategic deal completed by the BCCI Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The trade involves a direct player exchange for an experienced Indian batter Nitish rana The home franchise of the Royals is moving to DC.
In return, RR South Africa acquired comprehensive services Donovan Ferreirarecently found the protease capital in Pakistan. Movement, with both franchises pre-optimizing their holding time with DC and Finisher challenges for DC and Finisher problems with both franchises pre-optimizing.
Rana joins DC and Ferreira will return to RR after a successful deal that saw the South African’s fee renegotiated. Officially announced on Saturday, November 15, the trade marks a major piece of work as the player trade window prepares to close on December 8.
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals hosts Ucish Rana experience
Delhi Capitals have successfully acquired the services of veteran Indian Middle Order batsman Matar from Rajasthan, it was revealed on Saturday. Originally from Delhi, Rana, who represents the state of domestic cricket, will now join the home franchise to bolster his all-important middle-order stability. The left-hander joins the team for an existing fee of INR 4.2 crore, which is the same price for him in the IPL 2025 season auction.
Rana’s initial role is to provide much-needed middle-order strength as DC look to bring in an experienced Indian Core player into their batting line-up for the upcoming season. He is an extremely experienced IPL campaigner who has featured in a total of 118 league matches throughout his career before this latest move. Before joining the Jaipur-based franchise, Rana represented two other champion teams with both of them securing title-winning status. Mumbai Indians (mi) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
His last performance for the Royals in the IPL 2025 season was 217,17,170 in 217 in 11 matches. Notably, his strike rate of 161.94 in these matches, average overs, shows his ability to quicken the innings and accelerate his skills while being a valuable presence for DC. In addition, Rana brings valuable leadership experience to the DC squad, with Kolkata Knight Rider in 2023 a regular ski rider due to injury.
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IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals finish back Finevan Ferreira
In related trade, Rajasthan has provided comprehensive services to all of South Africa Donovan FerreiraTo mark the return of its original franchise from Delhi. The IPL has announced that Ferreira will play for Rajasthan Royals after completing the trade, his fee has been revised upwards for the transfer deal. His fee has been increased from the initial intr 75 lakhs A significant mark for him during the IPL 2025 auction in Delhi, IPL 2025 to secure his return.
Ferreira’s acquisition touches on a significant weakness for Rajasthan, which is known for falling down the order, an area where the Royals have struggled in their attempts to finish the innings strongly. Recently the South Africa Middle Order batter, the proteas during the recent tours of Pakistan, has only hit his potential outside the batting. Despite his high value as an overseas finisher, Ferreira saw limited action in the IPL, playing just three matches in his league career.
He played only one match for Delhi in the last season of 2025 where he scored only 1 run and his only walk was not used as a bowler. His overall IPL stats remain modest, almost at an average of 3 and a terme rate of 64.29 over the year, reflecting his lack of scope. However, the Royals are increasing his decision to secure a salary increase for his base prospect, overall prospect, top prospect and finisher role.
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