Kamal Ghorui
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could receive a timely boost ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with Dewald Brevis hinting at his return from injury.The South African youngster has been sidelined since the start of the season due to a side strain sustained during a training session, forcing him to miss CSK’s opening matches. However, head coach Stephen Fleming recently confirmed that Brevis is progressing well in his rehabilitation and is expected to return to the playing XI soon, potentially as early as April 11 against Delhi Capitals.Brevis was retained by CSK for Rs 2.20 crore ahead of IPL 2026 and remains an important part of their middle-order plans. He had an impressive stint in the previous season after joining as a replacement player, scoring 225 runs at a strike rate of 180. His absence has been felt in the early part of the campaign, but recent visuals of him training and participating in warm-up drills suggest that his recovery is on track.
Brevis Sends Positive Message to Fans
During a recent event in Chennai, Brevis was seen alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Ayush Mhatre. When asked to share a message with fans, the 22-year-old offered an encouraging update: ”See you guys on the 11th… every match, everywhere we play.”The statement has sparked excitement among CSK supporters, who are eager to see the explosive batter back in action.CSK vs DC Clash in FocusCSK and Delhi Capitals are set to meet twice during the league stage, with their first encounter scheduled for April 11 in Chennai. Brevis’ potential return could add firepower to CSK’s batting lineup as they look to strengthen their position in the tournament. Bad start for CSKChennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a difficult start to their IPL 2026 campaign, losing all three of their opening matches under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. They currently sit at the bottom of the points table with zero points and a Net Run Rate of -2.517
