On Tuesday, August 12, 22-year-old Dewald Brevis made a big impact in international cricket. He scored a century off 41 balls against South Africa in a Twenty20 International (T20I) match at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin.
Brevis is now the youngest South African to score a century in T20I cricket. He also scored the second fastest century for South Africa in men’s T20I matches.
Highest Individual Score in South Africa–Australia T20Is
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 125* | 56 | 12/8 | Darwin | August 12, 2025 |
| Hashim Amla | South Africa | 97* | 62 | 8/4 | Cape Town | March 9, 2016 |
| Damien Martyn | Australia | 96 | 56 | 7/5 | Brisbane | January 9, 2006 |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 92* | 49 | 13/2 | Durban | August 30, 2023 |
| Travis Head | Australia | 91 | 48 | 8/6 | Durban | Not Specified |
Most Sixes in a T20I Match Between Australia and South Africa
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | Sixes | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewald Brevis | South Africa | 125* | 56 | 8 | Darwin | August 12, 2025 |
| Tim David | Australia | 83 | 52 | 8 | Darwin | August 10, 2025 |
| David Warner | Australia | 89 | 43 | 6 | Melbourne | January 11, 2009 |
| David Hussey | Australia | 88 | 44 | 6 | Johannesburg | March 27, 2009 |
| Mitchell Marsh | Australia | 79 | 39 | 6 | Durban | September 1, 2023 |
Fastest 100 in T20Is for South Africa
| Player | Balls | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miller | 35 | Bangladesh | Potchefstroom | October 29, 2017 |
| Dewald Brevis | 41 | Australia | Darwin | August 12, 2025 |
| Quinton de Kock | 43 | West Indies | Centurion | March 26, 2023 |
| Richard Levi | 45 | New Zealand | Hamilton | February 19, 2012 |
| Faf du Plessis | 46 | West Indies | Johannesburg | January 11, 2015 |
| David Miller | 46 | India | Guwahati | October 2, 2022 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 48 | India | Indore | October 4, 2022 |
Brevis really put the pressure on the Australian bowlers, what a way to get your first international century. The right handed batsman who plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) hit 8 sixes and 9 fours in his century.
Only David Miller has scored a T20I century in fewer balls for South Africa. Miller scored a century off 35 balls against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom in 2017.
South Africa didn’t start well and were 57/3 at one stage. Brevis made the most of the opportunity to be a hero. There were still many overs left and he could make history. He and Tristan Stubbs added 126 runs together and got South Africa back in the game.
For most of his innings Brevis had a strike rate of over 200. That’s how much he dominated the Australian bowlers. In the 12th over he scored 23 runs off Glenn Maxwell. He continued to play well and eventually got his century.
Brevis’s innings was a mix of power and timing. He showed a range of shots, putting the Australian bowlers under pressure. His ability to find boundaries and clear the ropes made it hard for Australia to contain him.
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His innings not only got him a personal milestone but also shifted the momentum of the game in South Africa’s favour. His aggressive approach changed the atmosphere of the game and gave his team a chance to win.
Cricket experts and fans around the world are raving about Brevis’s innings. Many see him as a future star in international cricket. His ability to perform under pressure and his aggressive style makes him an exciting player to watch. This will be a moment to remember for Brevis. He’s arrived on the international scene and now we will see if he can do it again and bring more wins for South Africa.
