South Africa beat hosts Australia in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series on August 12 in Darwin to level the proceedings 1-1. Notably, Dewald Brevis went on to make history after smashing a heroic 125*-run knock off just 56 balls. Brevis got to his ton off 41 balls as the Proteas beat Australia by 53 runs at Marrara Cricket Ground. He became the 6th centurion in T20Is versus Australia.
Brevis’ exploits helped South Africa post 218/7 in 20 overs. In response, the Aussies perished for 165 as the Proteas won by 53 runs. Brevis’ knock had 12 fours and 8 sixes. He owned a strike rate of 223.21. He was part of a century-plus stand alongside Tristan Stubbs. The two helped South Africa post their highest T20I score against Australia, surpassing the 204/7 in Johannesburg in 2016.
The 22-year-old smashed the fastest T20I century for South Africa (by balls) and also recorded the highest individual score in T20Is on Australian soil. He also smashed the highest individual score in T20Is for the Proteas in addition to becoming the youngest centurion for his side, as per ESPNcricinfo.
As mentioned, Brevis became the youngest centurion for South Africa in T20Is.
A look at the youngest centurions in T20Is for South Africa:
- Dewald Brevis: 22 years and 105 days vs AUS, Darwin, 2025
- Richard Levi: 24 years and 36 days vs NZ, Hamilton, 2012
- David Miller: 28 years and 141 days vs Bangladesh, Potchefstroom, 2017
- Quinton de Kock: 30 years and 99 days vs West Indies, Centurion, 2023
- Faf du Plessis: 30 years and 182 days vs West Indies, Johannesburg, 2015
- Rilee Rossouw: 32 years and 360 days vs India, Indore, 2022
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