IPL 2025: CSK Crush Gujarat Titans as Dewald Brevis Shines in a Thumping 83-Run Win

CSK’s Dominance Disrupts Gujarat Titans’ Playoff Hopes

The crowd at Ahmedabad was buzzing with playoff anticipation, but Chennai Super Kings tore up the script. Coming into the game with little to lose, CSK—languishing near the bottom of the IPL 2025 table—flipped the switch against Gujarat Titans and left fans wondering where this energy had been all season. From the first over, it was apparent that CSK wasn’t treating this as a dead rubber.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, as always, made a call that raised eyebrows: choosing to bat first in the high-temperature afternoon, a move designed to avoid the late-evening dew. His trust in the team’s young guns paid off. Aayush Mhatre, opening the innings, threw punches early and kept the fielders on their toes, even if his time at the crease was brief. Devon Conway followed his lead with crisp boundaries, ensuring CSK made the most of the powerplay. But it was Dewald Brevis who really stole the show.

Brevis Takes Center Stage as CSK’s Future Shines Bright

With the score ticking steadily, Brevis came in and pumped life into the innings. He played with a blend of fearless innovation and traditional technique that had everyone on the edge of their seats. His boundary-hitting turned singles into twos and twos into fours, keeping the scoreboard under constant pressure. Brevis’ maturity stood out—he picked the right moments to attack, rotated strike with intent, and made sure the Titans’ bowlers didn’t settle. By the time CSK reached 230/4, the message was clear: Bengaluru might have the six hitters, but Chennai still knows how to build an imposing total.

Gujarat Titans, chasing 231, never got out of first gear. Blake, Miller, and Gill all tried to find answers, but every threat was met with tight bowling and sharp fielding. CSK’s old hands did the damage with accuracy, while the younger bowlers injected the kind of pace and bounce that got the crowd humming. As wickets fell at regular intervals, Gujarat’s plan unraveled. They stumbled to 147/8 in their 20 overs, with no substantial partnerships to even hint at a heist.

This defeat spells trouble for Gujarat Titans’ playoff push. For a team once tipped for a guaranteed top-two finish, they now have to do more math off the field, anxiously tracking other results to sneak through. On the flip side, CSK’s 2025 woes have been softened by this surprise performance. Youngsters Mhatre and Brevis provided a glimpse of what could be in store next year. Even though the playoffs are out of reach, the excitement and hope for 2026 is unmistakable after such a show of flair and fight.