Dewald Brevis is a South African cricketer who plays for the Titans in domestic cricket and for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He is a right-handed batsman and part-time leg-spinner. He holds the record for the highest T20 score in South Africa and the fastest 150 in South African T20 cricket.
Brevis began his franchise career when the Mumbai Indians bought him in the 2022 IPL auction. He stayed with MI for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He joined MI Cape Town for the first SA20 season and was retained for 2024 and 2025, winning the Rising Star award in 2025.
He received his first international call-up on 14 August 2023. He made his T20I debut on 30 August 2023 against Australia in Durban. He made his Test debut on 28 June 2025 and scored 51 off 41 balls, adding a 95-run stand with debutant Lhuan-dre Pretorius. He made his ODI debut on 19 August 2025 against Australia and scored 6 off 2 balls.
On 18 April 2025, he was signed by the Chennai Super Kings as an injury replacement. On 25 May 2025, he scored a match-winning 57 off 23 balls against the Gujarat Titans and was named Man of the Match. CSK retained him for the 2026 IPL season.
Before the 2026 SA20 Auction, he was not retained by MI Cape Town and entered with a base price of R500,000. On 9 September 2025, he was bought by Pretoria Capitals for R16.5 million, setting a new SA20 record.
Dewald Brevis Girlfriend: Who Is She?
Dewald Brevis’s girlfriend is Linda Maree. They have been dating for about four years and often share photos together on Instagram. Their posts show a close and open relationship, and they are known for regularly expressing affection on social media.
Linda is frequently seen supporting Brevis, and there is a good chance she may travel with him during future IPL seasons as his career continues to grow.
More About Linda Maree
Linda Maree has been with Dewald Brevis since their teenage years. Their relationship started as a quiet friendship built on shared values, honest conversations, and trust. Linda stayed close to Brevis as he became known as “Baby AB,” supporting him from the start.
She has been present through his U-19 World Cup journey, his IPL appearances, and major milestones in his early cricket career. One of her well-known public moments came during IPL 2023, when she posted a heartfelt Instagram story celebrating one of Brevis’ match-winning knocks. This drew strong attention from fans.
How long have Dewald Brevis and Linda Maree been dating?
Dewald Brevis and Linda Maree have been dating for about four years. They met when they were teenagers. Their relationship grew slowly from friendship into a long-term partnership.
FAQs
Q. Who is Dewald Brevis’ best friend?
A. Dewald Brevis’s best friend is Tilak Varma, and he always has him on speed dial.
Q. Why is Dewald Brevis referred to as “Baby AB”?
A. Dewald Brevis is called Baby AB because his batting style and his ability to hit shots all around the ground are similar to AB de Villiers.
Q. How much was Dewald Brevis paid in the SA20 auction?
A. Dewald Brevis was bought for Rand 16,500,000, which is Rs 8.31 crore, and it was the highest bid in the SA20 auction.
Q. Was Dewald Brevis sold in the IPL 2025 auction?
A. No, Dewald Brevis was not sold in the IPL 2025 auction.
Q. Who is Dewald Brevis compared to?
A. Dewald Brevis is compared to AB de Villiers for his attacking stroke play.
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