During the match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings held in Delhi on May 21, a particular moment caught the internet’s attention and quickly went viral. As Dewald Brevis walked out to bat, the stadium DJ played “Dhivara” from the iconic film Baahubali: The Beginning (2015), starring Prabhas. The choice of music electrified the crowd, which erupted in cheers and chants for Brevis. The atmosphere turned theatrical, amplifying the South African batter’s arrival in a fashion befitting a cinematic hero.
On the field, however, it was another chapter in Chennai Super Kings’ turbulent campaign. Their batting order once again struggled to find rhythm, but Brevis managed to stabilize the innings, showcasing why CSK had secured him for INR 2.2 crore as a replacement for injured pacer Gurjapneet Singh.
His aggressive knock injected much-needed momentum after early stumbles. Ayush Mhatre’s stunning 43 off 20 balls gave Chennai a flying start, while Shivam Dube anchored the middle overs with a solid 39. MS Dhoni, however, couldn’t provide the flourish fans hoped for, ending with a modest 16.
Despite the flashes of brilliance, Chennai’s total of 187/8 in 20 overs seemed slightly below par on a flat Delhi pitch. Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers, particularly Yudhvir Singh with figures of 3/47 and Akash Madhwal’s impressive 3/29, ensured regular breakthroughs to restrict CSK from posting a bigger total. The batting lineup had shown promise but couldn’t fully capitalize on the starts. The team’s playoff hopes were already dashed, and the match became more about pride and ending the season on a high note.
Rajasthan Royals, also out of playoff contention, played with freedom and purpose during the chase. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, on debut, stole the show with a dazzling 57 off 33 balls, playing strokes with remarkable confidence.
Sanju Samson provided steady support with 41, and together, they stitched a crucial partnership that kept the Royals ahead in the chase. Once that foundation was laid, Dhruv Jurel finished the job with flair, hammering an unbeaten 31 off just 12 balls, including three sixes, to bring up the win in 17.1 overs.
The Royals wrapped up the match with six wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare, a testament to their batting depth and fearlessness. Ravichandran Ashwin (2/41) and Anshul Khamboj (1/21) were among the few bright spots with the ball for CSK, but the lack of sustained pressure allowed Rajasthan to dominate.
DJ played the Dhivara BGM (Baahubali) for Brevis' entry 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JgPkKOwjTm
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While neither team advanced to the playoffs, Rajasthan ended their campaign with a statement win, while Chennai was left to reflect on a season of what-ifs. Amid the competitive cricket, Brevis’ viral entry and the Baahubali moment stood out as a fan-favorite memory from a match full of flair and fireworks.