Overview

• Dewald Brevis has officially been signed by Chennai Super Kings as an injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh, who is out for the remainder of IPL 2025.
• Brevis, a 21-year-old South African batter, earned the nickname 'Baby AB' for his batting style reminiscent of AB de Villiers.
• Previously unsold at the IPL 2025 auction, Brevis comes off a standout SA20 season, where he hit 291 runs at a strike rate of 184 with a tournament-leading 25 sixes.
• CSK, currently at the bottom of the IPL standings with two wins in seven matches, hopes Brevis will strengthen their struggling middle order.
• Head coach Stephen Fleming expressed optimism about Brevis's potential impact, highlighting his aggressive batting and versatility as a leg-spin option.