Bat-transforming record ton set by Dewald Brevis against Australia
In a stunning display of power-hitting, Dewald Brevis etched his name into the record books with an unbeaten 125 in the second T20I against Australia in Darwin, surpassing Faf du Plessis's previous best of 119[1][2][3].
Brevis's record-breaking innings helped South Africa post a formidable total of 218 for 7 in their 20 overs. The youngster, who brought up his century with nine fours and eight towering sixes in just 41 deliveries, launched a counterattack after South Africa's initial struggles[1].
In the early stages of the match, South Africa lost three wickets for just 57 runs by the seventh over. However, Brevis's aggressive approach transformed the game, as he reached his fifty in a swift 25 balls.
Tim David scored a quickfire 50 off 24 balls for Australia, but it wasn't enough to match Brevis's brilliance. Australia were bowled out for 165 in 17.4 overs in their response, resulting in a 53-run victory for South Africa. The win in Darwin leveled the series for South Africa[1].
Brevis's unbeaten 125 is now the highest individual score in T20 internationals for South Africa, pushing Faf du Plessis’s 119 and Richard Levi’s 117* into second and third place, respectively, in the record books[2][3].
This historic innings marks a promising start for Brevis in the international arena, and South Africa will be hoping for more such performances in the upcoming matches of the series.
Sports enthusiasts worldwide are celebrating Brevis's astonishing performance in cricket, particularly the T20 format, as he recently set a new record for the highest individual score in T20 internationals for South Africa with an unbeaten 125 in a match against Australia. His power-hitting and counterattack launched South Africa to a formidable total of 218 for 7, ultimately securing a 53-run victory for the team and leveling the series.
