Ending Australia’s nine-match T20I winning streak, South Africa ultimately won by 53 runs at the TIO Stadium in Darwin, levelling the three-match series 1-1. The Proteas posted a formidable 218/7 in 20 overs, driven by Dewald Brevis’s unbeaten century of 125 off 56 balls, which included 12 fours and eight sixes.
[HIGHLIGHTS] Australia vs South Africa Match Recap
South Africa got off to a strong start, posting 218/7 in their 20 overs, keeping fans excited.
Dewald Brevis led the way with an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls, hitting 12 fours and eight sixes, and maintaining a strike rate of 223.21 to guide his team to a formidable total.
This innings was his maiden T20I hundred, reached in 41 balls, and was crucial in setting a big target.
South African side key partnerships included a 100-run stand off 44 balls between Brevis and Tristan Stubbs, who scored 31 runs from 22 balls. The duo also had a solid 50-run partnership.
Other contributors include 18 runs by Aiden Markram, 14 runs by Ryan Rickelton, 10 runs by Lhuan-dre Pretorius, five runs by Rassie van der Dussen, and another five runs by Kagiso Rabada.
In response, Australia struggled to chase the high target and were bowled out for 165 runs in 17.4 overs, falling short by 53 runs.
Tim David scored a quick half-century with 50 runs off 24 balls, hitting four fours and four sixes.
Other prominent Australian batters like Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs gave South Africa momentum with solid batting and effective strike rotation.
Ben Dwarshuis and Glenn Maxwell led the Australian bowling attack with two wickets each, while Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, and Sean Abbott took one wicket apiece.
Kwena Maphaka (3/57) and Corbin Bosch (3/20), two of the South African bowling stars, played crucial roles in dismantling the Australian innings.
With this, South Africa wins and leveled the three-match series at 1-1, breaking Australia’s nine-match winning streak in T20 internationals against South Africa.
[TRENDING] Brevis on His Century: Playing with Heart and Fire
For his sensational performance, Dewald Brevis was named Man of the Match in the second men’s T20I between South Africa and Australia.
An innings of pure power, skill, and composure!
Dewald Brevis became the youngest-ever South African to score a T20I century, a knock that earned him the Player of the Match award.
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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) August 12, 2025
Speaking about his innings after the game, the cricketer expressed that he enjoyed playing his natural game in Darwin.
“That’s just how I play. I’ve hit thousands of balls, and I just go out there to enjoy myself, watch the ball, and let it happen. I’m not trying to force anything. I just want to be myself and have fun,” he explained.
The young talent also revealed that this performance was the result of a personal commitment he made late last year.
“I believe God blessed me with the talent to play aggressively,” he emphasizes. “On 28 December last year, I made a promise to stay true to the original Dewald to trust myself, watch every ball, and play my game.”
Writer’s POV
Truly, this was one of South Africa’s most dominant victories over Australia in a long time.
The win also brought young talent Dewald Brevis into the spotlight, who is emerging as a rising star in cricket, and certainly, his remarkable performance has strengthened his career, attracting significant attention ahead of the 2026 IPL.
Currently signed with the Chennai Super Kings, there is plenty of buzz about whether Brevis will be retained. But his extraordinary performance speaks for itself.
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