In Darwin, Dewald Brevis played one of the finest T20 innings ever by a South African, scoring an unbeaten 125 runs — the highest in the nation’s T20I history. His stunning performance helped South Africa post a massive total of 218/7.

Match Overview

Australia started strongly with quick wickets, but Brevis turned the game around with aggressive batting. He hit several big sixes and crisp boundaries, keeping the crowd on their feet. Once past his half-century, he accelerated even more, punishing every loose ball.

Australia’s Struggle

Chasing 219, Australia lost early wickets and could not maintain the required run rate. A few middle-order players tried to fight back, but South Africa’s bowlers kept things tight, making the chase impossible.

Series Situation

This win means the series is now level, giving South Africa confidence ahead of the next match. Brevis’s innings will be remembered as one of the most explosive performances in T20 cricket.

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