Dewald Brevis smashed a stunning 56-ball 125 in the second T20I against Australia, leading South Africa to a resounding victory and leveling the series. The 22-year-old's maiden T20I century included 12 fours and eight sixes, showcasing his immense talent and power-hitting abilities.
Brevis's performance drew high praise from former South African star AB de Villiers, who lauded CSK for securing him as an injury replacement in IPL 2025. De Villiers expressed astonishment that other IPL teams missed out on Brevis during the auction, calling CSK's acquisition a "masterstroke."
Brevis's century was the highest individual T20I score for South Africa, surpassing Ruturaj Gaikwad's previous record. His explosive innings propelled South Africa to their highest-ever T20I total against Australia, setting up a thrilling decider for the series.
The young star's remarkable display has solidified his reputation as a rising force in T20 cricket and raised expectations for his future IPL performances.
โThere 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 ever๐ The boy can playโ