The Australia vs South Africa 2nd T20 in Darwin became a thrilling night for cricket fans. South Africa, after losing the first match, bounced back in style. Dewald Brevis stole the show with an incredible record-breaking performance at the plate. His explosive batting not only entertained the crowd but also helped the Proteas level the three-match series.
To begin with, Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first. They struck early, removing two South African batters quickly. However, Dewald Brevis walked in and changed the game’s momentum. Alongside Tristan Stubbs, Brevis steadied the innings. Moreover, they built a solid partnership, rotating the strike and punishing every loose ball.
Once set, Brevis attacked fiercely. He hit an impressive 12 fours and 8 sixes, showcasing his clean and powerful hitting style. Eventually, every time the ball landed in his hitting zone, he sent it to the ropes or into the stands. Further, He raced to his century in just 41 balls, which became one of the fastest for South Africa in T20 cricket. By the end of the innings, Brevis had scored an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls.
South Africa Batting Scorecard – 218 (7wkts, 20vs)
| Players | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Aiden Markram (c) | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Dewald Brevis* | 125 | 56 | 12 | 8 |
| Tristan Stubbs | 31 | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| Rassie Van der Dussen | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Corbin Bosch | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Australia Bowling Figures
- Josh Hazlewood – 4 ov, 56 runs, 1 wkt
- Glenn Maxwell – 4 ov, 44 runs, 2 wkt
- Ben Dwarshuis – 4 ov, 24 runs, 2 wkt
Australia started the chase with intent, but they couldn’t keep the momentum. Although the openers made a decent start, the asking rate kept climbing. South Africa struck at regular intervals, which broke Australia’s rhythm.
Tim David fought hard, blasting a quick 50 off just 24 balls despite battling an injury. However, South Africa’s bowlers maintained control. Corbin Bosch put on an outstanding performance, claiming 3 wickets while conceding just 20 runs. As the pressure mounted, Australia collapsed. They were bowled out for 165, losing by 53 runs.
Australia Batting Scorecard – 165 (10wkt, 17.4 ov)
| Players | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Mitchell Marsh (c) | 22 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Travis Head | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Green | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Tim David | 50 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Mitchell Owen | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Carey (wk) | 26 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Abbott | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Zampa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Africa Bowling Figures
- Kwena Maphaka – 4 ov, 57 runs, 3 wkt
- Corbin Bosch – 3 ov, 20 runs, 3 wkt
- Lungi Ngidi – 3.4 ov, 19 runs, 1 wkt
This victory gave South Africa a huge confidence boost. They ended Australia’s nine-match winning streak in T20 internationals. With the series now tied at 1-1, the final T20 in Cairns will decide the champion.
Moreover, Fans have dubbed Dewald Brevis “Baby AB” because his batting style closely mirrors that of AB de Villiers. On this night, he justified the nickname with a spectacular all-round display of strokeplay. He played shots to every corner of the ground, mixing aggression with composure.
At just 22, Brevis is quickly becoming one of South Africa’s brightest stars. His innings in Darwin will be remembered as one of the best in T20 history.
In summary, the Australia vs South Africa 2nd T20 delivered everything: quick wickets, massive sixes, and a historic innings. Brevis stole the spotlight, but South Africa’s performance secured the win. Now, all eyes are on Cairns for the series decider, where both teams will fight for glory.
