Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced an early setback in the year Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 seasonwith the young star Devald Brewis He missed his clash against RAjastan Royals (RR).
RR vs CSK: Why Dewald Brevis not playing in today’s match?
The South African striker was ruled out after suffering a side strain during training ahead of the match in Guwahati. It’s an unfortunate blow for both Brevis and CSK, especially given the hype surrounding his inclusion in the lineup this season.
According to reports from the team camp, the injury occurred during a routine practice, causing immediate concern among the support staff. Head coach Stephen Fleming later confirmed that Brevis will not be available for selection and is currently undergoing rehabilitation.
Although the franchise did not provide an exact recovery timeline, there is optimism that the injury is not too serious. However, side strains can be difficult, often requiring careful treatment to avoid complications. For now, CSK is taking a cautious approach, preferring Brevis’ long-term fitness over a rushed return.
Young’s absence is particularly disappointing given his aggressive batting style and ability to change pace in the middle overs – something CSK had hoped to exploit earlier in the tournament.
Injury problems have increased for CSK
Brevis’ injury adds to the growing list of concerns for CSK, who are already dealing with multiple fitness issues at the start of their campaign.
New Zealand pacer Nathan Ellis was ruled out of the entire tournament, leaving a gap in the pace department. Meanwhile, veteran captain MS Dhoni is unavailable for the first few weeks due to a calf strain, making team formations even more difficult.
With key players missing, CSK now faces the challenge of changing their squad and finding the right balance. The absence of Brevis not only reduces their batting depth but also limits their flexibility in the middle order.
Despite these setbacks, CSK has a reputation for adapting under pressure. The team management will hope that their experienced core will be strengthened while the younger players take the opportunity to make an impact.
RR vs CSK: Game of both teams
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Karthik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma
Impressive substitutes for both teams
Chennai Super Kings Impact subs: Sarfaraz Khan, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh
Rajasthan Royals Impact subs: Donovan Ferreira, Juan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Sushant Mishra, Tushar Deshpande
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