Dewald Brevis
Dewald Brevis, often nicknamed "Baby AB" for his resemblance in playing style to AB de Villiers, is a prominent South African all-rounder who plays as a right-handed batter and occasional right-arm leg-break bowler. As of late 2025, he has made his debut in all three international formats for South Africa.
Dewald Brevis will play for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2026 season. He was retained by the team after initially being signed as a replacement player in the 2025 season.
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Dewald Brevis
Dewald Brevis Overview
Current & Past Teams
- Current/Recent: Chennai Super Kings (IPL), Titans (South Africa), South Africa, Pretoria Capitals, Hampshire, London Spirit (2026)
- Past: Mumbai Indians (IPL 2022–2024), South Africa U19, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, MI New York (2025), Kandy Warriors, MI Cape Town
Dewald Brevis's International Debuts
T20 international debut: August 30, 2023, against Australia in Durban.
Test debut: June 28, 2025, against Zimbabwe.
ODI debut: August 19, 2025, against Australia in Cairns.
Career Records & Highlights
U-19 World Cup Record: Scored a record-breaking 506 runs in the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup, earning the Player of the Tournament award.
Highest T20 Score: Smashed 162 runs off just 57 balls for the Titans in October 2022, which stands as the highest T20 score in South Africa.
International Breakthrough: Made his Test debut in June 2025 against Zimbabwe, where he scored a quickfire half-century. In August 2025, he scored an unbeaten 125* off 56 balls in a T20I against Australia, breaking the record for the highest individual score by a South African in T20Is.
Career Statistics (as Of Late 2025)
- T20s: 81 matches, 1787 runs, highest score of 162.
- IPL 2025 (CSK): 6 innings, 225 runs, average 37.50, strike rate 180.00.
- Overall T20 Strike Rate: High-impact, often exceeding 160+.
Awards & Achievements
- Leading run-scorer in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup.
- Member of the SA team for the 2022 U19 World Cup.
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