Dewald Brevis has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the youngest South African to score a T20I century. The sensational knock came during the second T20I of the South Africa vs Australia series in Darwin on Tuesday. At just 22 years and 105 days, Brevis displayed remarkable composure and power, remaining unbeaten on 125 runs off only 56 balls. His innings was the backbone of South Africa’s total of 218 for seven.
Known for his fearless stroke play, Brevis plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has impressed fans with his aggressive batting style. On this day, he carried that same IPL flair onto the international stage, sending the Australian bowlers to all parts of the ground.
CSK’s Dewald Brevis Breaks Records in Style with Century Against Mighty Australia
With this blistering innings, Brevis broke the previous record held by Richard Levi, who scored a T20I hundred at 24 years of age. His 41-ball century is now the second-fastest T20I hundred by a South African, just behind David Miller’s 35-ball masterpiece against Bangladesh in 2017.
The atmosphere in Darwin was electric as Brevis reached his century, and the young batter did not slow down even after the milestone. He finished with 10 sixes and 9 fours, ensuring South Africa set a challenging target of 219 for Australia.
Youngest South Africans to Score a T20I Hundred
- 22 years 105 days – Dewald Brevis
- 24 years 36 days – Richard Levi
- 28 years 141 days – David Miller
Fastest T20I Hundreds by a South African
- 35 balls – David Miller vs Bangladesh, 2017
- 41 balls – Dewald Brevis vs Australia, 2025
- 43 balls – Quinton de Kock vs West Indies, 2023
A Bright Future Ahead for the South African Southpaw
Brevis’ performance is a reminder of the exciting young talent in South African cricket. His ability to dominate top-quality bowling attacks at such a young age bodes well for the future of the Proteas. Fans of South Africa vs Australia cricket matches will remember this innings for years to come.
As the series continues, all eyes will be on Brevis to see if he can deliver more fireworks. For now, his record-breaking hundred has given South Africa a massive boost and added another chapter to his already promising career.
