The Yellow Army witnessed fireworks at the Narendra Modi Stadium as South Africa’s Dewald Brevis lit up the stage for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with a blistering half-century. Brevis came tantalizingly close to etching his name at the top of the record books, just three balls short of breaking Suresh Raina’s long-standing record for the fastest CSK fifty in IPL history.
Brevis Blasts 50 off Just 19 Balls
Coming in at No. 5 against Gujarat Titans (GT), Brevis wasted no time in announcing his arrival. His 19-ball half-century is now the second-fastest fifty in CSK’s IPL history, placing him alongside some elite company:
📊 Fastest Fifties for CSK in IPL:
- Suresh Raina – 16 balls vs Punjab Kings (2014)
- Dewald Brevis – 19 balls vs Gujarat Titans (2025)
- Moeen Ali – 19 balls vs Rajasthan Royals (2022)
- Ajinkya Rahane – 19 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2023)
Brevis eventually fell for 57 off just 23 balls, hammering 5 sixes and 4 fours, thrilling the crowd and giving CSK a massive boost in the final overs.
Partnership with Jadeja Seals the Deal
Following Devon Conway’s solid 52, Brevis teamed up with Ravindra Jadeja for a fiery 74-run stand off 39 balls, pushing CSK to a commanding total.
Season to Remember for Brevis
Originally brought in as a replacement for the injured Gurjapneet Singh, Brevis has made the most of his opportunity. He finishes the IPL 2025 season with:
- 200+ runs
- Strike rate close to 180
- Several match-turning cameos
CSK Posts 235/5 – Fourth-Highest Total Ever
Brevis’s knock powered CSK to 235/5, their fourth-highest total in IPL history.
🏆 Top CSK Totals in IPL:
- 246/5 vs Rajasthan Royals – 2010, Chennai
- 240/5 vs Punjab Kings – 2008, Mohali
- 235/4 vs KKR – 2023, Kolkata
- 235/5 vs Gujarat Titans – 2025, Ahmedabad
Final Match for CSK in IPL 2025
This match marked CSK’s final outing in IPL 2025, and they ensured their fans had something spectacular to remember. With young talent like Dewald Brevis stepping up, the future of CSK looks just as bright as its glorious past.
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