Dewald Brevis is a South African cricketer known for his explosive batting, breaking records as the youngest to score T20 and T20I centuries for South Africa. Dewald Brevis has made history in SA20 by becoming the most expensive player ever, snapped up by the Pretoria Capitals for an astonishing R16.5 million (approx. Rs 8.31 crore or nearly £700,000) following a fierce bidding war in the 2025 auction.
Historic Auction Details
- Brevis, aged 22 and dubbed “Baby AB” for his spectacular batting, became the top earner in SA20 auction history, outpacing the previous record held briefly by Aiden Markram (R14 million signed by Durban Super Giants).
- The Pretoria Capitals outbid rivals including the Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals after intense competition, cementing Brevis’ status as the league’s highest-paid star.
Reasons Behind The Record Bid
- Brevis’ explosive T20 form, highlighted by a recent 125 off 56 balls for South Africa versus Australia supercharged his demand, with multiple SA20 franchises vying for his signature.
- Head coach Sourav Ganguly praised Brevis as a “game changer” and expressed excitement about his power-hitting abilities at Pretoria’s Centurion ground.
Pretoria Capitals Squad and Outlook
- The Capitals spent more than half their budget on Brevis, aiming to build around his youth and dynamism for Season 4, running Dec 26, 2025 to Jan 25, 2026.
- Brevis joins a roster featuring stars like Andre Russell, Keshav Maharaj, Will Jacks, and Lungi Ngidi for a much-anticipated campaign.
Brevis’ landmark signing reaffirms his stature as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket, and the SA20 league’s rapid rise as a major global T20 event.
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