Dewald Brevis Hits Second-Fastest T20 Century For South Africa

South African young talent Deward Brevis hit the 2nd fastest T20I century for South Africa. Known as Baby AB, the 22-year-old generational talent scored his maiden century in 2nd T20I game against Australia in Darwin. He came out batting when SA lost its 3 wickets, both openers inside the 5 overs with a score of 44. 

Brevis came out for bat in his mood and smashed a six and four in his first 6 balls. In the same over, Lhuan-dre Pretorius got out, but it didn’t stop Brewis. He continued his assault and scored a half-century in 25 balls with a half-dozen runs. 

Fastest T20I Century For South Africa

Brevis scored his first 50 runs in 25 balls and took only the next 16 more balls to hit an incredible century in 41 balls.

Number	Player Name	Score	Balls taken to reach century	Opposition	Venue
1	David Miller	101*	35	Bangladesh	Potchefstroom
2	Dewald Brevis	125*	41	Australia	Darwin
3	Quinton de Cock	100	43	West Indies	Centurion
4	RE Levi	117*	45	New Zealand	Hamilton
5	Faf du Plessis	119	46	West Indies	Johannesburg

Having come into the limelight during the 2022 ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament after a record-breaking 506 runs. This incredible season caught the attention of experts and selectors. He didn’t let it slip away and proved his talent on the international stage as well. 

He also became the 3rd youngest player to score a half-century for South Africa. He took 22 years and 105 days to reach his maiden half-century. Only Lhuan-dre Pretorius ( 19 years and 121 days) and Tristan Stubbs ( 21 years and 347 days) are ahead of him. 

Tristan Stubbs well supported him as they both added 126 runs for the 4th wicket. Brevis completed his well-deserved century by hitting 4 on Dwarshuis. 

He broke another record as he became the youngest South African to score a T20I century. He achieved this feat at the age of 22 years and 105 days. He is followed by Richard Levi (24 years and 36 days) and David Miller (28 years and 141 days).

Highest T20I Score For South Africa

Even after hitting a century, he didn’t let his wicket go and scored 126 runs as South Africa finished at 218/7. He was unbeaten at the score of 126, the highest score ever by a South African batter in T20 internationals. 

Rank	Player Name	Score	Balls	Strike Rate	Against	Venue
1	Dewald Brevis	125*	56	223.21	Australia	Darwin
2	Faf du Plessis	119	56	212.5	West Indies	Johannesburg
3	Richard Levi	117*	51	229.41	New Zealand	Hamilton
4	Reeza Hendricks	117	63	185.71	Pakistan	Centurion
5	Morne van Wyk	114*	70	162.85	West Indies	Durban

Overall, Dewald Brevis’s second-fastest T20 century for South Africa proves why he is so hyped in modern cricket. As he continues to evolve and gain experience, we hope he’ll continue to entertain cricket lovers with his incredible hitting and batting style.