In a season where the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had trouble finding their pace, the announcement of the prodigy of the South African striker Dewald Brevis Joining the team rekindled hope among the fans. CSK, currently languid at the bottom of IPL 2025 The table of points with only two victories of seven games, made a surprise but exciting decision by Cording to Brevis to replace the injured Gurjapneet Singh. The 21 -year -old, often greeted as “baby ab” for his striking resemblance to AB de Villiers In Style and Innovation, joined the Yellow Army for a huge INR 2,2 crore.
The spark of CSK in a dull season
Brevis brings with him not only a flair but also the experience in the world T20 leagues. Having already played for the Mumbai Indians In 2022 and 2024, the right -hander accumulated 1,787 points in 81 T20, including a fellow top score of 162. More recently, he played a central role in Mi Cape Town‘s SA20 Triumph, breaking a 38 of 18 balls in the final and ending the tournament with an impressive striking rate of 184. With the range of CSK strikers, without spark this season, the arrival of Brevis could not be more appropriate.
The yellow brigade welcomes Dewald Brevis
The announcement sparked a wave of jubilation among fans passionate about Super Kings. Social media platforms were lit as fans welcomed their new signature. For many, it was more than just a tactical addition – it was a sign of hope in a difficult campaign.
At only 21 years old, Brevis already benefits from cult status, and its connection with fans, in particular through its daring draft and its intrepid behavior, reflects charisma formerly held by Ms Dhoni when he started. In the absence of key players like Gurjapneet and Ruturaj GaikwadAnd with Dhoni resumption of captain’s tasks, the juvenile exuberance of Brevis and fearless cricket could be the needs of X-Factor CSK.
Interestingly, Brevis became invented during the 2025 IPL auction despite its entry with a basic price of 75 Lakh INR. Since then, it has been in sparkling form, ending as the second highest noted in South AfricaNational and first -class national competitions. Now fate has given him a second chance, and CSK fans believe that the stars align for a turnaround.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Dewald Brevis arrives in India… !!!
– The new member of the Yellow Army 💛 pic.twitter.com/0gcji06flq
– SANTHOSH BBY (@santhosh_bby) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis heads to India… !!! 🇮🇳🔥
– The baby AB joins the yellow army 💛
Prepare for fireworks in IPL 2025! 💥#Dewaldbrevis #Yellowarmy # IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/fed8ay3eqb– Rio (@ crimino6) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis 😍😍# IPL2025 #CSKVSMI https://t.co/pdbpkfq2zp
– Abdul Haseeb (@ haseeb527) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis… .timeline is filled with Dz guys… did he arrive at the playoffs ..? Will he satisfy our hearts ..?
A million people are satisfied with his presence 💗🤌 All eyes on him no disti plzzz 🧿 💛 @Chennaiipl #Cskpic.twitter.com/1nadn6novr
– ડꫀꪜꫀꪀ🐥 (@ twilightlove_7) April 18, 2025
Welcome to Yellow 💛 Rumaning family #Yellove Season, baby Abd🙌🔥 Dewald Brevis! Let the whistles blow stronger than ever 💛 #Whistlepodu #Chennai #Thaladhoni
– ms_beast (@ dhoni07_vj) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis in his last 5 T20 rounds: 🔥💛
102, 42, 57, 83, 36 * 🥶🤯
Other teams, apply insurance! 😭#Csk #Whistlepodu # IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/8stqnprsa
– Idress cricket 🏏 (@sillycricketers) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis is ready to join CSK for IPL 2025💛🙌#CSKVSMI #MivScsk #Dewaldbrevis #RCBVSPBKS #PBKSVSRCB #Csk #Msdhoni 𓃵pic.twitter.com/8roczrz6cl pic.twitter.com/kx23r3vcrv
– Zara Khan (@ zarakhan1161526) April 18, 2025
Welcome Dewald Brevis in CSK 🔥💛
Rachin Ravira ✈️
Dewald Brevis ✈️
Noor Ahmad ✈️
Matheesha Pathirana ✈️pic.twitter.com/sagz2mqz1r– Ms Dhoni FC – Chennai Super Kings (@ msdhoni7781) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis arrives in India… !!!
– The new member of the Yellow Army 💛#Whistlepodu pic.twitter.com/2gol9iiUC0
– csk_queen (@CSK_Queen) April 18, 2025
Dewald Brevis speaking of joining the CSK team for IPL 2025. ⭐
– Welcome to the CSK family, DB .. !!!! 💛#Rohitsharma #Viratkohli #Klrahul # IPL2025 #Msdhoni #RCB #Csk #MID #Dc #Srh https://t.co/dsyrgio3i
– Monish (@ monish09cric) April 18, 2025
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