Dewald Brevis recently put on an explosive batting display for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 25 in Ahmedabad. He smashed a brilliant half-century in just 19 deliveries, making it the second fastest fifty ever for CSK in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Only legendary batter Suresh Raina has reached that landmark faster for the team. This remarkable knock highlighted Brevis’s immense talent in what was CSK’s final match of the IPL 2025 season.
Brevis came in to bat at number five and quickly changed the game’s pace. After losing Devon Conway, who scored a solid 52, Brevis found a great partner in Ravindra Jadeja. Together, they added a rapid 74 runs off just 39 balls. Brevis was eventually dismissed after scoring 57 runs from only 23 deliveries. His innings was filled with power, featuring five massive sixes and four fours, showing his ability to score quickly and effectively.
Dewald Brevis 19-ball fifty Misses out to Break Suresh Raina’s Record for CSK
Dewald Brevis 19-ball fifty now stands proudly in the record books for CSK. Suresh Raina still holds the top spot with his incredible 16-ball fifty against Punjab Kings in 2014. Interestingly, Brevis shares the 19-ball mark with two other strong players: Moeen Ali, who achieved it against Rajasthan Royals in 2022, and Ajinkya Rahane, who did it against Mumbai Indians in 2023. This puts Brevis in elite company for rapid scoring for the Chennai side.
List of the Fastest fifty for CSK in IPL history
- 16 balls – Suresh Raina vs Punjab Kings in 2014
- 19 balls – Dewald Brevis vs Gujarat Titans in 2025
- 19 balls – Moeen Ali vs Rajasthan Royals in 2022
- 19 balls – Ajinkya Rahane vs Mumbai Indians in 2023
Thanks to Brevis’s incredible hitting, CSK finished their 20 overs with a formidable total of 235 for 5. This score marks CSK’s fourth-highest total in IPL history, showcasing the team’s batting power in their final outing. Their highest totals include 246/5 against Rajasthan Royals in 2010, 240/5 versus Punjab Kings in 2008, and 235/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. Brevis, who joined CSK as a replacement for the injured Gurjapneet Singh, has had an excellent season overall, scoring over 200 runs at a stunning strike rate of nearly 180.
His individual brilliance provided a fantastic end to CSK’s IPL 2025 campaign. While the team’s season may have had its ups and downs, Dewald Brevis’s impactful performances, particularly his record-breaking fifty, offer a clear glimpse into the exciting future of the Chennai Super Kings.
