South Africa Crush Australia in 2nd T20I as Dewald Brevis Smashes Record-Breaking Century

Darwin became the stage for one of the most breathtaking T20I performances in recent memory as South Africa defeated Australia by a commanding 53 runs in the second T20I, leveling the series 1–1. The night belonged to young batting sensation Dewald Brevis, whose unbeaten 125 off just 56 balls rewrote the history books and left the Australian crowd stunned.

Batting first, South Africa faced early pressure at 57 for 3, but Brevis transformed the game with a display of fearless strokeplay. Mixing elegance with raw power, he blasted 12 fours and 8 sixes, reaching his century in only 41 deliveries — the second-fastest for a South African in T20I history. His innings not only set a new record for the highest individual score for South Africa in the format, but also shifted momentum completely in the visitors’ favor.

Brevis found a reliable partner in Tristan Stubbs, who contributed 31 runs in a 126-run partnership that kept the scoreboard ticking and the Australian bowlers under constant pressure. By the end of their innings, South Africa posted an imposing total of 218 for 7, setting a daunting target for the home side.

Australia’s chase started aggressively but faltered under sustained pressure from the Proteas’ bowling attack. Tim David was the lone bright spot for the hosts, hammering a quickfire 50 off 23 balls, but wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Corbin Bosch was exceptional with the ball, claiming 3 for 20, while Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada kept the run rate in check with miserly spells.

In the end, Australia were bundled out for 165 in 17.4 overs, marking South Africa’s largest victory over them by runs in T20I cricket. This emphatic win also ended Australia’s nine-match unbeaten run in the format, sending a strong message ahead of the series decider.

With the series now evenly poised, all eyes turn to the third and final T20I in Cairns. Brevis’s explosive innings has not only boosted South Africa’s confidence but has also firmly placed him as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket.