Dewald Brevis IPL price: How much did CSK pay for 'Baby AB'?

Chaithanya GCorrespondent
Posted - 2025-04-18T17:55:47+06:00
Updated - 2025-04-18T17:55:47+06:00
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made a bold move midway through IPL 2025. They have signed South African young gun Dewald Brevis as a replacement for injured pacer Gurjapneet Singh.
AB de Villiers and Dewald Brevis
For a team like CSK, this is more than just a replacement. This is a statement. At just 21 years old, Brevis is already a well-known name in global T20 leagues.
Nicknamed ‘Baby AB’ for his resemblance to AB de Villiers, he is a clean striker of the ball with fearless intent. He has already played for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, and his explosive performances in the SA20 and MLC have kept him in the spotlight.
Dewald Brevis IPL price
While Brevis had a base price of just INR 75 lakh at the last auction, CSK spent a solid INR 2.2 crore to bring him in. Right now, CSK are struggling. They are bottom of the table with just 2 wins from 7 matches. The batting has looked inconsistent, and the team is under pressure to bounce back hard if they want to make the playoffs.
And here is a telling stat - CSK have failed to chase down 180-plus targets in their last 10 attempts, a streak that goes back to 2020. That is a huge concern in modern-day T20 cricket, where scores of 180 are common.
This is where Brevis becomes valuable. He is not the type of player who gets bogged down. He does not overthink. He backs himself and swings big. That intent is exactly what CSK needs in pressure chases.
In the SA20 earlier this year, Brevis had a stunning strike rate of 184.17, the highest among the top 10 run-scorers in the tournament. He is also in good form for his domestic side, the Titans, and has been scoring runs across formats.
Can Dewald Brevis make an impact right away?
CSK’s next game is against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on April 20. A tricky venue. A high-stakes match. And the big question- will CSK throw Brevis into the deep end right away?
It is not easy for any player to switch teams, especially when he has played for MI before. But CSK are known for giving chances to raw talent and backing them. There is every chance that Brevis could become the next big in CSK's history.