Records Made by Dewald Brevis- A Historic Night for South African Cricket

In a dazzling display of power-hitting and composure, Dewald Brevis etched his name into cricket’s record books during the second T20I against Australia in Darwin on August 12, 2025. At just 22 years of age, the young Proteas batter delivered one of the finest innings in South African T20I history, shattering multiple milestones in a single match.

Dewald Brevis! 🌟

What a star, what a phenomenal talent as he lights up Darwin with the second-fastest T20I hundred by a South African! 💥🏏

Delivered under immense pressure and in pure statement style. Take a bow, Dewald! 👏#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/tf6aPwMpRt

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) August 12, 2025

1. Highest T20I Score by a South African

Brevis remained unbeaten on 125, surpassing Faf du Plessis’ previous record of 119 against the West Indies in 2015. His knock was a perfect blend of timing, aggression, and innovation; an innings that instantly became a defining moment in South African cricket.

2. New Benchmark on Australian Soil

The 125* was not just a national record; it was also the highest individual T20I score ever registered in Australia, eclipsing Shane Watson’s 124 against India in Sydney back in 2016. To make it even more special, Brevis became the first-ever batter to score a T20I century against Australia in Australia, a feat no one had achieved before.

3. Youngest South African to Score a T20I Hundred

At 22 years and 105 days, Brevis became the youngest South African to reach a T20I century, breaking the record previously held by Richard Levi, who was 24 years and 36 days old when he achieved the milestone against New Zealand in 2012.

4. Second Fastest T20I Hundred for South Africa

Brevis brought up his hundred in just 41 balls, making it the second fastest T20I century by a South African. Only David Miller has done it quicker, scoring a 35-ball hundred against Bangladesh in 2017.

5. Dominance Against Australia

Brevis’ innings now stands as the highest T20I score against Australia by any batter, surpassing the previous best held by Ruturaj Gaikwad. It was an innings that not only dismantled the Australian attack but also set a world-class benchmark.

6. Partnership and Team Records

His knock powered South Africa to a massive 218 for 7, their highest T20I total against Australia, beating the previous record of 204/7 set in 2016. After the fall of the third wicket, South Africa added 161 runs; their most ever after that point in a T20I innings. Brevis and Tristan Stubbs combined for a brilliant 126-run partnership for the fourth wicket, with Brevis contributing 91 runs.

On the other side of the ledger, Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood endured his most expensive spell in T20I cricket, conceding 56 runs for just one wicket.

Dewald Brevis’ heroic 125* was more than just a personal triumph; it was a statement innings that showcased his potential to dominate world cricket for years to come. In one game, he managed to break national, venue, opposition, and age-related records, lighting up Darwin with a performance that South African cricket will remember for decades.

                                               

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