Dewald Brevis smashed Record-Breaking 125 vs Australia in 2nd T20i
Darwin 12 August 2025:
In the second T20I against Australia, South African cricket sensation Dewald Brevis played a heroic knock to score an unbeaten 125 off just 56 balls. This phenomenal innings not only took South Africa to an imposing 218/7 but also created several records: highest individual T20I score by a South African and second-fastest T20I century by South Africa.
Match Summary:
The Record-Breaking Innings of Dewald Brevis: Brevis’s 125* included 12 fours and 8 sixes, demonstrating his attacking prowess. His century in 41 balls is the second-quickest in South African T20Is.
Australia’s Attempt: Australia made a valiant effort to chase down the monsterous target, with regular wickets falling at the other end. While Tim David made a commendable 50-run effort, the hosts struggled against disciplined bowling from the South Africans.
Key Contributions: Kagiso Rabada provided incisive bowling with a keen sense of where to place his fielders to restrict the Australian chase. Early blows from the Proteas, along with their slow-over middle-overs bowling, inhibited Australia’s scoring.
The series context:
This match is a part of a three-match T20I series between South Africa and Australia. Australia, winning the first T20I by 17 runs, led the series at 1-0. However, the second match saw South Africa putting up a commanding performance and looking to level the series
What Next:
With the series on level terms, both teams now await an exciting climax. The form of South Africa, showcased with the match-winning innings from Brevis, has certainly revitalized the South African side. The final T20I looks set for a keen contest as both sides battle to achieve series victory.