SA teenage cricket sensation Dewald Brevis signs T20 deals in Sri Lanka, Caribbean

South African teenage batting sensation Dewald Brevis has signed deals to play in the upcoming Lanka Premier League and Caribbean Premier League T20 events.

The 19-year-old will play for the Kandy Falcons in the Sri Lankan T20 showpiece, which starts on 31 July, and the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League from 31 August.

Earlier in the year, Brevis made headlines when he broke the record for the most runs scored in the U19 Cricket World Cup - 506 runs in six innings at an average of 84.33.

His exploits saw him bought by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League auction for R6 million. 

In seven IPL innings, Brevis scored 161 runs at an average of 23.00 and a strike rate of 142.47. His 49 off 25 balls against the Punjab Kings was the most memorable.

Meanwhile, Brevis' compatriot, Dwaine Pretorius, has also signed with the Patriots in the CPL.

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