In a thrilling contest, former Mumbai Indians youngster Dewald Brevis put up a brilliant century against the Lions in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One, strengthening his claim to be considered as an injury replacement in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Despite his impressive century, the Titans fell short by just five runs, with Brevis’ 102 runs not enough to help his team chase down the Lions’ 301-run target.
Brevis, who has previously played 10 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL), registered for the IPL 2025 auction with a base price of INR 75 lakh but went unsold. However, his recent form has raised hopes that he may still get a chance to represent an IPL franchise as an injury replacement.
In the match, the Titans were given a target of 301 to chase, and Brevis batted in the middle order. He started his innings in the 24th over, with his team reeling at 130/3. Despite building small partnerships, he didn’t get much support from the other end. He fought hard, but couldn’t take his team over the line, as they fell short by just five runs.
Brevis’ century was a stunning one, as he scored 102 runs off 72 deliveries, with six fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 141.66. He will be delighted with his innings, but would also be disappointed that he couldn’t finish the game for his team. However, his form in the SA20 2025, where he amassed 291 runs in 10 innings, shows that he is in top form and can make a significant contribution to any IPL franchise.
The Lions, who batted first, scored 301/9 in 49 overs, with Reeza Hendricks scoring 94 and Zubayr Hamza contributing 68 runs. For the Titans, Dayyaan Galiem took four wickets, and Roelof van der Merwe picked up two.
Brevis’ century will definitely catch the attention of IPL franchises, and he may be considered as an injury replacement if a team requires a batsman who can score quickly and make an impact. His base price of INR 75 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction may not have fetched him a deal, but his form in recent times could make him an attractive option for teams looking to bolster their lineup.
