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Dewald Brevis became SA20’s most expensive batter, signed by Pretoria Capitals for R16.5 million. Heinrich Klaasen praised his talent and potential after stellar T20 performances.
Following the conclusion of an emphatic SA20 player auction for the upcoming season, Durban’s Super Giants wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen offered advice to record signing Dewald Brevis.
South Africa’s young batting sensation Dewald Brevis became the most expensive batter in SA20 history, signed by Pretoria Capitals for R16.5 million or Rs 8.31 crores during the SA20 season four auction on Tuesday. Brevis was previously associated with the MI Cape Town franchise since the league’s inception in 2023, amassing 676 runs in 32 matches and 29 innings at an average of 29.39 and a strike rate of over 145, including four half-centuries and a top score of 73*.
In his franchise’s maiden title win last season, Brevis had a breakout season, scoring 291 runs in 10 matches at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 184.17, with two half-centuries and a best score of 73*.
What Heinrich Klaasen Said About Dewald Brevis?
Speaking on JioHotstar, Heinrich Klaasen remarked, “It’s important for Brevis to remember that the price tag he’s earned is because of what he’s already achieved, not what he still has to do. In this game, you can train as hard as you want and still get out first ball, that’s just part of the job. The price reflects his past performances, his work ethic, and the many boxes he’s ticked along the way, all of which give him the best chance to succeed. Over the next three years, I don’t see his team releasing him, so this period is about building towards the next auction and showing what more he can bring. But ultimately, that big price tag is a reward for his past performances and the potential everyone knows he has.”
The 22-year-old has made his debut for South Africa across all formats and is in red-hot form in T20s this year, with 995 runs in 30 innings at an average of 43.26 and a strike rate of over 186, including a century and six fifties. He was also one of the few positives for five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during their wooden-spoon campaign, scoring 225 runs in six matches at an average of 37.50 and a strike rate of 180.00, with two half-centuries.
The 22-year-old scored 180 runs in three T20Is against Australia recently, finishing as the top run-getter, including a brilliant 125* in 56 balls, which included 12 fours and eight sixes. His knock turned out to be the second-fastest T20I ton for the Proteas and the highest individual score for them in T20Is.
In 103 T20s, Brevis has scored 2,491 runs at an average of 29.30, with a strike rate of 154.81, including two centuries and 11 half-centuries, with the best score of 162.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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