Why did Dewald Brevis choose jersey number 12 for CSK?

South African batter Dewald Brevis has revealed the reason behind his choice of jersey number 12 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025. It must be mentioned that Brevis joined CSK as an injury replacement for Gurjapneet Singh.

While many players choose their jersey numbers based on lucky digits, past idols, or personal milestones, the South African batter had his own reasons to select the jersey number 12. He shared that May 12 was the date when he received the call from CSK management informing him that they were interested in signing him. This moment was significant for him, marking a turning point in his IPL journey.

Dewald Brevis IPL 2025 performance

Often compared to AB de Villiers for his aggressive batting style, Brevis has quickly adapted to CSK’s setup. In IPL 2025, he has played four matches, scoring 126 runs at a strike rate of 163.63, with a highest score of 52. His ability to accelerate the innings and play fearless cricket has made him a valuable asset for CSR

The ongoing IPL season proved to be a great lesson for Chennai Super Kings. From the beginning of the tournament, they struggled and never found the right rhythm to bounce back. In the later part of the tournament, CSK management made some changes, signing new-age players in the hope of finding some positive notes.