Ahead of Rajasthan Royals\u2019 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, Ferreira reflected on his role as a finisher and the confidence he has gained from finally getting consistent chances in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The hard-hitting South African has made a habit of clearing the ropes at the death this season, with 11 of his 16 sixes coming between overs 17 and 20. Asked about his effectiveness in the final overs, Ferreira responded with humour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don't really know. It must just be the middle of my bat. Or they're just sending me better bats. No, I think it's just worked out that way, swinging nice and hard. And 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 said ahead of the clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ferreira has often been deployed as a lower middle-order aggressor for Rajasthan Royals, a role that demands immediate impact, particularly if the top order fails to capitalise. Speaking about handling that responsibility, the 27-year-old said it is a position he has embraced throughout his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI mean, that is kind of my role in the team and that's what I've got time. So, I think it is exciting for me to be in that role. I've always been in that role my whole career. So it's just nice when it comes off because when it doesn't come off, you look kind of, how can I say, it doesn't look great. But yeah, for me, it's been coming off, so hopefully it can continue going forward,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ferreira also revealed that his limited appearances in previous IPL seasons have fuelled his determination to succeed this year. Having spent much of his earlier campaigns on the sidelines, he said, finally getting opportunities has given him renewed purpose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think for me, especially in the IPL, a big motivator has been, this has been my fourth season now and I haven't really gotten a lot of opportunity. I carried a lot of drinks in the first three seasons,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ferreira also revealed that his limited appearances in previous IPL seasons have fuelled his determination to succeed this year. Having spent much of his earlier campaigns on the sidelines, he said, finally getting opportunities has given him renewed purpose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajasthan Royals, led by stand-in skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal, opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans after regular captain Riyan Parag was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Ferreira retained his place in the playing XI alongside Shimron Hetmyer, who returned to the side for the crucial encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n