Assam, March 29 -- Star batter Dewald Brevis will miss Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) opening Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on March 30 due to an injury, according to ESPNCricinfo.

According to the report, the development was confirmed by the Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming on the eve of the match. Brevis' absence will further dent their build-up to their first match against RR as they are without Nathan Ellis, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, and veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks because of a calf strain.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the five-time champions are also waiting for the arrival of Australian pacer...