Dewald Brevis, the dynamic South African batter, has officially joined the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. He was signed as a replacement for pacer Gurjapneet Singh, filling the team’s remaining overseas slot. This acquisition comes at a crucial time for CSK, who are seeking to bolster their batting lineup amid a challenging season.
Notably, Brevis went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, despite registering with a base price of Rs. 75 lakh. His mid-season signing by CSK underscores the franchise’s strategic move to enhance their squad depth and performance.
Dewald Brevis IPL 2025 Price
- Base Price in IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Rs 75.00 Lakhs
- Auction Result: Unsold
- Mid-Season Signing Price: 2.2 Cr.
- Previous Seasons with MI: Rs. 3.00 Cr (2022–2024)
Despite going unsold in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Brevis stayed in the headlines after posting a cryptic yellow-colored Instagram story, fueling speculation of a move to CSK. Days later, Cricbuzz confirmed CSK had signed him as an official replacement.
Dewald Brevis Performance in IPL 2025
| Batter Name | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewald Brevis | 32 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 123.08 |
| Dewald Brevis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dewald Brevis | 52 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 208 |
| Dewald Brevis | 42 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 168 |
Dewald Brevis IPL Career Stats
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Avg | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 69 | 46 | 23 | 116.95 | 3 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 | 161 | 49 | 23 | 142.48 | 14 | 11 |
| Career | 10 | 230 | 49 | 23 | 133.72 | 17 | 16 |
- IPL Debut: April 6, 2022 – KKR vs MI at MCA Stadium, Pune
- Last IPL Appearance: 2024 season for Mumbai Indians
- T20 Career (Overall): 81 matches | 1787 runs | Avg: 26.27 | SR: 144.93 | 1 Hundred | 7 Fifties
IPL Career Stats (as of April 2025)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 230 | 49 | 23.00 | 133.72 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 1/8 | 16.00 |
Brevis made his IPL debut in 2022 with the Mumbai Indians, showcasing his aggressive batting style. In his debut season, he scored 161 runs in 7 matches, with a strike rate of 142.48. He also made headlines by dismissing Virat Kohli on his very first ball in the league.
Career Highlights
- IPL Debut: April 6, 2022, for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Highest IPL Score: 49 runs against Punjab Kings.
- Notable Achievement: Dismissed Virat Kohli with his first delivery in IPL.
- T20 Record: Scored 162 runs off 57 balls in a domestic T20 match in South Africa, marking the highest T20 score in the country and the third-highest globally.
Latest News & Buzz
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed South African batter Dewald Brevis as a replacement for the injured Gurjapneet Singh for the rest of IPL 2025. Brevis will join the squad for a fee of INR 2.2 crore.
- CSK at Bottom: With just 2 wins from 7 games, CSK desperately needs a turnaround.
- Injury Impact: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s season-ending injury opened up a key top-order slot.
- Cricbuzz Confirmed: On April 18, 2025, Brevis was officially signed by CSK.
- SA20 2025: Finished as the second-highest run scorer with 291 runs.
Brevis’s move to CSK has generated significant buzz, especially after he posted a cryptic all-yellow image on his Instagram story, hinting at the transfer. With CSK struggling in the tournament and key players like Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined due to injury, Brevis’s inclusion is seen as a strategic effort to revitalize the team’s performance.
Known as “Baby AB” for his resemblance to AB de Villiers in playing style, Brevis brings a fresh and aggressive approach to CSK’s batting lineup. Fans are eagerly anticipating his debut in the yellow jersey, hoping he can provide the much-needed impetus to the team’s campaign.
