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Brevis Blitz, Maphaka Magic Crush Australia In 2nd T20I To Level Series 1-1 In Darwin

Soumyajit Dutta

Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka [Source: @amin_sharaf/X.com]Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka [Source: @amin_sharaf/X.com]

The second T20I match between South Africa and Australia at Darwin saw some fireworks as the star of the night was Dewald Brevis, who announced his arrival with a 41-ball maiden century.

While the Proteas were on away soil, they beat Australia to struggle even after coming from a massive winning streak after the West Indies series. With South Africa clinching the affair to level the series 1-1, here's how the match panned out in Darwin:

Brevis Bashes Australia's Hopes With 41-Ball Ton!

Coming to bat first, South Africa produced a batting masterclass in the 2nd T20I against Australia, powered by a breathtaking century from Dewald Brevis. The 22-year-old sensation lit up the Darwin crowd with a blistering 125* off just 56 balls, smashing 12 fours and 8 towering sixes.

Walking in at 44-2, Brevis took charge of the innings, first consolidating and then unleashing a flurry of aggressive strokes against both pace and spin. His maiden knock garnered massive milestones and also salvaged the Proteas' innings from an early collapse.

Brevis found a reliable partner in Tristan Stubbs, with the pair adding a crucial 126-run stand for the fourth wicket. Cameos from Rassie van der Dussen and Kagiso Rabada helped the Proteas finish at a commanding 218-7 in their 20 overs. 

David's Fifty Shines Amidst Australia's Flop Chase

Australia’s chase began with early setbacks, as Travis Head (5) and Cameron Green (9) fell inside the first four overs. Captain Mitchell Marsh tried to counterattack with a brisk 22 off 13 balls, but his dismissal at 77-3 in the eighth over triggered a collapse.

Tim David provided brief hope with a blistering 50 off just 24 deliveries, smashing four fours and four sixes to keep the required rate within reach. His aggressive strokeplay momentarily unsettled the Proteas bowlers, but once he was caught off Kagiso Rabada in the 10th over, Australia’s chase began to unravel rapidly.

Glenn Maxwell (16) and Alex Carey (26) tried to rebuild, but South Africa’s attack, led by Corbin Bosch (3/20) and teenager Kwena Maphaka (3/57), kept striking at crucial moments. From 147-6, Australia lost their last four wickets for just 18 runs, collapsing to 165 all out in 17.4 overs, handing the Proteas a 53-run win.