On social media, former South African bowler Dale Steyn blasted Brevis as “the real f***** deal.” After David Miller’s 35-ball century against Bangladesh in 2017, Brevis became the youngest South African to reach a T20I century and the second-fastest for his nation with an innings of just 41 balls.
After South Africa had been reduced to 57/3 in the seventh over, his knock, which included 12 boundaries and six soaring sixes, completely changed the course of the match.
Dewald Brevis, a young South African cricket player, demonstrated why he is considered one of the game’s most promising potential by blasting a record-breaking unbeaten 125* to help the Proteas tie the T20I series 1-1 against Australia. Because he resembles AB de Villiers in his hitting style, he is affectionately known as “Baby AB.”
Brevis is the real fucken deal.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) August 12, 2025
Australia got off to a strong start after choosing to bowl first. Glenn Maxwell scored twice to put the Proteas behind, and Ben Dwarshuis got rid of Ryan Rickelton early. However, Tristan Stubbs and Brevis put up an incredible counterattack, scoring 126 runs for the fourth wicket.
His innings surpassed Ruturaj Gaikwad’s undefeated 123 in 2023 to become the greatest individual score in T20Is by a South African and the most against Australia. Additionally, it is the highest T20I score ever to be recorded in Australia. Brevis’ genius allowed South Africa to post a dominant 218.
The Proteas bowlers hit early in the reply, dismissing Cameron Green and Travis Head, leaving the hosts reeling. Tim David, who had been playing well since the first T20I, responded with a quick half-century, but Kagiso Rabada put an end to his resistance with a smart dismissal.
Australia lost by 53 runs, their second-biggest loss in a home Twenty20 International, despite Alex Carey’s best efforts to rally them late in the innings. The goal was too high. The series is now tied at one, setting up an exciting final in Cairns on August 16.
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