IPL 2026: 'We've got a good score on the board': Brevis backs CSK bowlers to defend 180 vs SRH
Chennai, May 18
Chennai Super Kings batter Dewald Brevis expressed satisfaction with his team's total after his crucial innings of 44 runs helped CSK post 180/7 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 63 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
Brevis played an attacking knock in the middle overs and helped CSK recover after losing wickets at regular intervals. The South African batter said the pitch at Chepauk was not easy for batting and felt the total on the board could prove competitive.
"I'm very grateful. I think we've got a good score on the board. It wasn't one of the easiest wickets, but I'm extremely grateful and yeah, it's great to be out there, and I'm excited to see what our bowlers have for us," Brevis said during the mid-innings break.
CSK had started strongly through Sanju Samson before SRH fought back with timely wickets. Brevis then steadied the innings along with Shivam Dube and shifted momentum back in Chennai's favour with his aggressive strokeplay.
Speaking about the batting approach, Brevis said the team focused on staying positive and handling pressure situations smartly instead of searching for boundaries every ball.
"I think for us as a batting unit, I won't reveal too much, but it's just to look after one ball at a time and be happy sometimes if it's a tough ball and you don't get a maximum or something. So just to stay positive and stay in good positions," he added.
Brevis also reflected on his personal journey this season and said he remained focused on contributing to the team despite a difficult start to the tournament.
"God's in control of my journey, and yeah, like I take it day by day. It wasn't one of the easiest few games at the start, but we're doing great as a team. It is a team sport, so it doesn't matter how you do as an individual always," he said.
Brevis' innings played a key role in taking CSK to 180/7 in their 20 overs, giving the home side a fighting total against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I think 180 is below par for IPL standards these days. SRH has a strong batting lineup and with the way Head and Abhishek have been playing, they can chase this in 16-17 overs. Brevis is good but our bowling needs to be very disciplined. Fingers crossed 🤞
Classic CSK recovery after losing early wickets! Sanju Samson gave us a flying start and Brevis held the innings together perfectly. His 44 was worth more than a fifty on that slow Chepauk track. I love how he said "God's in control of my journey" - such a humble guy despite being such a talent. Hope our bowlers defend this!
As someone who watches a lot of IPL from the US, I have to say Chepauk is still one of the best venues for a contest between bat and ball. 180 might not be huge in other stadiums, but here it's a different game. Brevis showed great maturity—he didn't just go after every ball. That's what makes CSK different from other teams.
Mumbaikar here but I have to appreciate Brevis' knock! He has been under pressure after a slow start to the season but today he showed why CSK invested in him. The way he handled spinners in the middle overs was top-class. 180 is gettable but with home crowd support and our experienced bowling unit, CSK have a good chance. Exciting match ahead! 🏏
I feel our middle order is still a concern. We lost wickets in a cluster
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