India, April 26 -- Brought in as a much-awaited injury replacement for Chennai Super Kings, Dewald Brevis had a very impressive franchise debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Brevis looked in good nick as he scored a fine 42(25), top-scoring in a timid batting performance by CSK.

Brevis showed why he is so highly rated as a future prospect in the world of cricket, striking four sixes in his innings including one Kamindu Mendis over where he found three maximums. Brevis joins a CSK team in real need of an injection into their batting, and his impressive performance at Chepauk is a positive sign for the team now last in the league.

Brevis' debut performance impressed Indian legend Anil Kumble, who spoke about the young South African's abili...