Opting to bat first, South Africa lost early wickets in the powerplay, but Dewald Brevis stood tall. Mixing sheer power with smart placement, he smashed 12 fours and 8 sixes to post the highest T20I score for South Africa against Australia. He was well-supported by Tristan Stubbs (31) and Rassie van der Dussen (26), helping the Proteas reach a formidable 218/7.
Key Stat: Brevis became the youngest South African to score a T20I century.
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| Dewald Brevis - 125* off 56 balls |
Australia’s Chase – Early Collapse and Bowling Brilliance
Chasing 219, Australia started aggressively but fell into trouble after losing Travis Head and Cameron Green cheaply. Skipper Mitchell Marsh (32) and Tim David (50) tried to rebuild, but wickets kept tumbling. Corbin Bosch (3/20) and teenager Kwena Maphaka (3/57) delivered crucial breakthroughs, bowling out Australia for 165 in 17.4 overs.
Key Records & Highlights
Brevis: Highest T20I score by a South African vs Australia (125*).SA’s highest total in T20Is against Australia (218/7).
Ended Australia’s nine-match winning streak in T20Is.
Series Context
With the win, South Africa has set up an exciting decider. Momentum is now firmly in the Proteas’ camp as the final T20I looms large.
FAQ,s
Q1: Who was the star of the Australia vs South Africa 2nd T20I 2025?
A: Dewald Brevis stole the show with an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls — a knock filled with clean hitting and confidence beyond his years.
Q2: How many runs did South Africa score?
A: South Africa posted 218/7, their highest-ever T20I total against Australia.
Q3: Why is Brevis’ innings special?
A: Not only was it his maiden T20I century, but he also became the youngest South African to achieve the feat and set a new record against Australia.
Q4: Who were the best bowlers for South Africa?
A: Corbin Bosch (3/20) and Kwena Maphaka (3/57) played key roles in dismantling Australia’s chase.
Q5: What’s next in the series?
A: The third T20I will be the series decider, with both teams looking for a strong finish.
