Chennai Super Kings have roped in South African youngster Dewald Brevis as a replacement for injured fast bowler Gurjapneet Singh. The move comes as CSK looks to boost their squad in the second half of the tournament. Gurjapneet suffered an injury and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Brevis, just 21 years old, was signed for INR 2.2 Crore, despite having a base price of INR 75 Lakh during the auction. The franchise was able to bring him in since they had one overseas slot left in their lineup. Known for his aggressive batting style, Brevis has often drawn comparisons with AB de Villiers and is considered one of the brightest young talents in international cricket.
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Dewald Brevis Joins CSK Squad
He has already played 81 T20 matches across various leagues and carries a solid strike rate close to 145. In the IPL, he previously played 10 matches for Mumbai Indians and has continued to represent them in other leagues such as SA20 and MLC. Earlier this year, Brevis finished among the top 10 run scorers in SA20, ending with the tournament’s highest strike rate of 184.17.
His recent performances for the Titans in South African domestic cricket have been consistent, especially in List A and first-class formats. Now, as he joins CSK, the team hopes his power hitting will bring much-needed momentum.
Chennai Super Kings are having a tough season so far and sit at the bottom of the points table with just two wins halfway through the campaign. Brevis will be CSK’s second replacement signing this season after Ayush Mhatre came in for captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
CSK will next face Mumbai Indians in a crucial match at the Wankhede Stadium on April 20 – a fixture where Brevis could make his debut in yellow. IPL 2025.
