Dewald Brevis, a batsman with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), won accolades from fans for his spectacular knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Chennai during Match 43 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. Brevis hit 42 off 25 in his CSK debut, helping the team score a solid 154 runs.
Shaik Rasheed (0) was dismissed for a golden duck by CSK after they were asked to bat first. Despite having a strong start, Ayush Mhatre (30) was unable to turn it into a significant knock. In contrast, Sam Curran (9) did not perform well in his first IPL match since March 28.
Brevis, who entered at number five, made a vital stand alongside Ravindra Jadeja (21) to comfortably guide the side. In the 12th over, Kamindu Mendis was hit for three sixes by the right-hander, who let go his aggressive purpose.
Mendis, on the other hand, hit a spectacular long-off boundary shot to end Brevis’ innings. The visitors took a steady number of wickets after the dismissal, which opened the floodgates for them.
The Super Kings were ultimately bowled out for 154, with Hooda (22) being the main contributor. With 4/28 numbers, Harshal Patel was SRH’s wrecker-in-chief.
Baby AB Takes Off! 🏏🙌🏻#DewaldBrevis announced his arrival for #CSK in style! Smashing 3 massive sixes off #KaminduMendis in the 12th over! What a debut knock!
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 25, 2025Dewald Brevis was praised by all of the fans for his powerful knock, which was crucial in keeping CSK’s chances of winning the match alive. Among them, one wrote on X:
Too early to say, But Dewald Brevis should be a Super King for life.#CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/nfNLxhzApH
— Alex (@AlexCheliyan) April 25, 2025It doesn’t matter if Dewald Brevis plays well in every game this season or not, he is the future, and we’re backing him all the way! Our Captain RUTU needs someone like him, a fearless batter, top-class fielder, and handy part-time bowler. I’m calling it now – he could be our…
— Sasidhar (@iamsasidhar225) April 25, 2025This was Dewald Brevis first inning with CSK. Imagine him playing for this franchise for 15 years – the man is going to break every IPL record. pic.twitter.com/Mbb8B7vVoK
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) April 25, 2025Here are the other reactions:
“Dewald Brevis is on fire man that no look shottt ! Thats a good start man, finally CSK found someone who could hit sixes in middle overs after Dube, Dhoni,” a user wrote.
“This is just the beginning of Dewald Brevis Era. Always good to see him bat. Yellow suits him,” another posted.
“Dewald Brevis already hit 3 sixes in one over earlier we used to hit 2 sixes in 16 overs,” a user tweeted.
Dewald Brevis represented MI in earlier seasons of IPL
Brevis has already established his talent through his outstanding batting results with Mumbai Indians in the cash-rich league.
Brevis achieved 161 runs through his bat during his inaugural 2022 season by striking the ball at a rate of 142.47. The right-hander scored his best 49 runs from 25 balls against Punjab Kings through repeated hits off Rahul Chahar.
Dewald Brevis then made three appearances for MI in 2024, scoring 69 runs. He didn’t sell at the IPL 2025 auction after being cut loose from the team.
The 21-year-old, however, was named as Gurjapneet Singh’s injury replacement in the CSK team.
