“Sorry Bhai, Aaj Nahi”: Rajasthan Royals’ Viral Salman Khan Moment Follows Donovan Ferreira’s Match-Winning Blitz
Rajasthan Royals produced a thrilling chase in IPL 2026 on Tuesday night, handing Punjab Kings their first defeat of the season in Mullanpur while chasing down a daunting target of 223 with four balls to spare. But beyond the cricketing drama, it was a humorous post-match video featuring Bollywood star Salman Khan that stole social media attention.
At the heart of Rajasthan’s victory was South African all-rounder Donovan Ferreira, who played a match-winning unbeaten knock of 52 off just 26 balls. Promoted up the order in the absence of Shimron Hetmyer, Ferreira seized his opportunity in style, dismantling Punjab’s pace attack featuring Arshdeep Singh and Lockie Ferguson during the death overs.
With Rajasthan needing 71 runs in the final six overs, Ferreira teamed up with Shubham Dubey, who contributed a rapid 31 not out off 12 balls. Together, the duo hammered nine boundaries and five sixes, completely flipping the chase in Rajasthan’s favour and neutralising a strong Punjab bowling effort led by Yuzvendra Chahal, who finished with figures of 3/36.
Viral “Sorry Bhai, Aaj Nahi” moment
Soon after the victory, Rajasthan Royals posted a light-hearted video featuring Ferreira “apologising” to Salman Khan. The clip referenced an old 2014 post by the actor related to Punjab Kings’ campaign, which has resurfaced multiple times over the years.
In the video, Ferreira jokingly responds to the viral post by saying:
“Sorry bhai, aaj nahi (Sorry brother, not today!)”
The playful dig quickly went viral, adding a fun off-field twist to Rajasthan’s high-octane win.
Match dominated by power hitting
The game itself saw fireworks from the very beginning, with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi setting the tone with a blistering 43 off 16 balls, smashing five sixes and three fours in a fearless Powerplay assault. His aggressive start laid the foundation for the massive chase.
Despite Punjab’s strong batting effort to reach 222, Rajasthan’s explosive finish ensured they crossed the line comfortably, marking a significant shift in momentum in the season.
First loss for Punjab Kings
The defeat ended Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run in IPL 2026, serving as an early reality check for the Shreyas Iyer-led side as the tournament moves into its crucial stages.
For Rajasthan Royals, however, the night will be remembered for both Ferreira’s finishing heroics and a viral “Sorry Bhai” moment that blended cricket with pop culture perfectly.
