[Watch] Baby AB! South Africa’s next AB de Villiers at the U19 World Cup

Brevis, fondly called ‘Baby AB’, scored an important half-century (65) but couldn't steer his side past the finishing line in the U19 match against India.

Dewald Brevis scored 65 against India in the U19 World Cup game.

India registered an emphatic 45-run victory over South Africa in their first match of the U-19 World Cup on Saturday. India captain Yash Dhull's 82-run knock was key to India's victory, as his innings steered the side to 232 before Vicky Ostwal's five-wicket haul laid the foundation for an Indian victory.

While South Africa endured a poor outing with the bat, one of the side's batters - Dewald Brevis – drew the attention of the viewers due to an uncanny similarity with one of South Africa's greatest cricketers, AB de Villiers. Brevis, fondly called ‘Baby AB’, scored an important half-century (65) but couldn't steer his side past the finishing line. The 18-year-old Brevis, with his batting stance and timing, drew comparisons with de Villiers on social media. When Brevis reached his half-century, the players in the South African dugout were also seen holding a placard that read ‘BABY AB!!!’

Watch as fans draw Brevis' comparison with AB:

An old video posted by Cricket South Africa, which compiled Brevis' exemplary big-hitting shots, also went viral after his appearance in the U-19 World Cup game against India. Needless to say, Brevis idolizes de Villiers.

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During Brevis' stage at the crease, South Africa were in a prime position to secure a win against Yash Dhull's side. However, Raj Bawa dismissed the South African youngster to bring India back in the game.