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iturn0image0turn0image3turn0image4turn0image6Dewald Brevis, often referred to as "Baby AB" due to his playing style reminiscent of AB de Villiers, is a dynamic South African cricketer born on April 29, 2003, in Johannesburg. A right-handed batter and occasional right-arm leg-spinner, Brevis has quickly risen through the ranks in international and domestic cricket.
🏏 Career Highlights
Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2022Brevis gained international attention during the 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies, where he was named Player of the TournamentHe scored a record-breaking 506 runs, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan's previous record of 505 runs for the most runs in a single Under-19 World CupHis performance included two centuries and three half-centuries, showcasing his consistency and skill at a young age citeturn0search13
Domestic and Franchise CricketBrevis's domestic career began with the Northerns in South AfricaHe made his T20 debut in October 2021, List A debut in December 2022, and First-Class debut in February 2023Notably, on October 31, 2022, he scored 162 runs off 57 balls for the Titans against the Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge, setting the record for the highest T20 score by a South African and the fastest 150 in T20 cricket, achieved in just 52 balls citeturn0search0
In addition to his domestic commitments, Brevis has represented various T20 franchises globally, including
-Mumbai Indians (2022–2024 -MI Cape Town (2023–present -MI New York (2023 -St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (2022 -Hampshire County Cricket Club (2025 -Chennai Super Kings (IPL 2025 citeturn0search12
🌍 International Career
Brevis made his T20I debut for South Africa against Australia on August 30, 202. Although his international career is still in its early stages, he has shown promise with his aggressive batting style and ability to perform under pressur. citeturn0search12
📊 Career Statistics (as of November 2024
| Format | Matches | Runs | Batting Average | 100s/50s | Top Score | Wickets | Bowling Average | |--------|---------|------|-----------------|----------|-----------|---------|-----------------| | T20I | 2 | 5 | 2.50 | 0/0 | 5 | – | – | | FC | 13 | 760 | 34.54 | 2/4 | 113 | 10 | 37.90 | | LA | 17 | 667 | 41.68 | 2/2 | 116 | 6 | 41.83 | | T20 | 69 | 1,496| 24.12 | 1/5 | 162 | 15 | 22.93 |
*Note: Statistics are subject to change as Brevis continues his caree.*
🔗 Follow Dewald Brevis
- Instagram: @dewald_brevis_17
Brevis's aggressive batting and all-round capabilities make him a promising talent in the world of crice. His performances in domestic leagues and for South Africa A indicate a bright future ahad.