Dewald Brevis breaks a plethora of records against Australia

August 12, 2025

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Dewald Brevis smashed a century in 2nd T20I against South Africa.

Brevis century

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Dewald Brevis scored 125* off 56 balls, the highest individual T20I score for South Africa, beating Faf du Plessis’ 119 from 2015.

Highest Individual Score in T20Is for South Africa

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He became the first player to score a T20I century against Australia on Australian soil.

First Century Against Australia on Their Soil

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Brevis broke Shane Watson’s eight-year-old record for the highest individual T20I score in Australia with his 125*.

Record Against Australia in Australia

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His 41-ball century is the second-fastest by a South African in T20Is, after David Miller’s 35-ball ton in 2017.

Fastest Centuries List for South Africa

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Brevis hit 8 sixes, the most by a South African against Australia in T20Is, matching Tim David’s record for most sixes in matches between the two teams.

Most Sixes for South Africa Against Australia in T20Is

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At 22 years and 105 days, he is the youngest South African to score a T20I century.

Youngest South African to Score a T20I Century

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Brevis holds the highest individual T20I score against Australia (125*), surpassing Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 123*.

Highest Score by Any Batter Against Australia in T20Is

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He became only the second player in T20I history to score 20+ runs against five different bowlers in one match, matching Reeza Hendricks.

20+ Runs Against Five Different Bowlers

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South Africa defeated Australia by 53 runs

Brevis ton helps SA beat Aus

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