Dewald Brevis turned the Marrara Cricket Ground into his personal stage on Tuesday, blasting the second-fastest T20I century by a South African. The 22-year-old’s blistering 41-ball ton dismantled Australia’s bowling attack in the second T20I, propelling South Africa to a towering 218/7 in 20 overs.
Australia won the toss and asked South Africa to bat first, but the decision quickly backfired.
Brevis entered with a purpose, using a variety of clean blows to destroy the Australian bowlers. The opposition was left in the dark by his knock, which was a combination of unadulterated might and perfect timing. As the young Proteas player achieved the milestone, the Darwin crowd exploded, setting a new high for his brief but significant T20I career.
Second-Fastest by a South African
This 41-ball century now sits as the second-fastest in South Africa’s T20I history. Brevis showed no mercy, hammering boundaries and clearing the ropes with ease. His aggressive intent never dipped, and his dominance set the tone for South Africa’s innings.
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Brevis’s brilliance caught the eye of his cricketing idol, AB de Villiers. The South African legend took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise the youngster and deliver a pointed remark at IPL franchises.
“There was such a golden opportunity for IPL teams to pick up Dewald Brevis at the auction! Missed out badly. CSK either got very lucky, or maybe the biggest master stroke ever. The boy can play @BrevisDewald,” De Villiers wrote.
There was such a golden opportunity for IPL teams to pick up Dewald Brevis at the auction! Missed out badly. CSK either got very lucky, or maybe the biggest master stroke ever👏 The boy can play @BrevisDewald
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 12, 2025
The comment not only highlighted Brevis’s talent but also hinted at what could become one of the most talked-about IPL signings in recent years.
CSK’s Masterstroke Signing
Interestingly, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had initially passed on Brevis in the mega auction. It was only after Gurjapneet Singh’s injury that they brought him in as a replacement. This late-season decision now looks like a tactical gem, adding the explosive middle-order hitter they had previously overlooked.
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With such performances, Brevis could become one of CSK’s most valuable assets in future campaigns, especially given his ability to dominate quality attacks.
Bowling Efforts and Match Context
While Brevis stole the spotlight with the bat, Ben Dwarshuis stood out with the ball for South Africa, picking up two wickets for just 24 runs in his four overs. The bowling attack supported the batting fireworks to maintain pressure on the Australian chase.
Brevis’s heroics serve as a wake-up call for IPL franchises. The reluctance to invest in young, emerging international talent can sometimes cost teams a potential match-winner. Brevis’s case could trigger a rethink in scouting and strategy ahead of future auctions. His fearless batting against a top-tier team like Australia is proof that age is no barrier to performance at the highest level.
Moreover, his CSK signing could be compared to other ‘lucky breaks’ in cricket history—those moments where injury replacements turned into indispensable match-winners.
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