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"He's Still In T20 Mode": CSK Rookie Dewald Brevis Blitz In Debut Test Thrills Twitter

Soumyajit Dutta

Dewald Brevis scores a fifty in his debut Test match [Source: @Spidey1417/X.com]Dewald Brevis scores a fifty in his debut Test match [Source: @Spidey1417/X.com]

South Africa’s highly-rated youngster Dewald Brevis announced his arrival in Test cricket with a superb fifty on debut, counter-attacking a disciplined Zimbabwe bowling attack on Day 1 of the first Test in Bulawayo. Coming to the crease with the visitors reeling at 55/4, Brevis turned the tide with a fearless knock of 51 off just 41 deliveries, including 3 fours and 4 sixes.

How Did Dewald Brevis Turn The Game On Its Head?

Brevis walked out to bat at a critical moment, after South Africa lost four wickets cheaply, including both openers Tony de Zorzi and Matthew Breetzke. However, Brevis took the challenge head-on. 

Playing with freedom and clarity, he took on the bowlers and shifted the momentum South Africa’s way. He found a reliable partner in Lhuan-dre Pretorius and the duo stitched together a vital 95-run stand for the fifth wicket and helped South Africa move from 55/4 to 150/5 in no time.

Twitter reacts to Brevis’ debut heroics

Dewald Brevis’ dynamic knock didn’t go unnoticed on social media. Cricket fans took to Twitter to hail his fearless approach and strokeplay on debut. With a strong start to his Test career, Dewald Brevis has certainly given fans something to be excited about, and if Day 1 is any indication, South Africa may have unearthed a new match-winner for the red-ball format.

Let's take a look at how Twitter reacted to Brevis' knock:

"Fastest fifty on test debut 🗿 Sir Dewald Brevis" - @justCricket31

"Incredible start by Dewald Brevis—future of SA cricket looks bright!" - @RakeshSahu15241

(Source: Screengrab from Twitter user's posts)(Source: Screengrab from Twitter user's posts)

"Dewald Brevis unleashed chaos, Test debut fireworks with fearless flair!" - DrGumanSingh

"Dewald Brevis arrived in international cricket scored Maiden international fifty off 40 balls. !!" - @Spidey1417

(Source: Screengrab from Twitter user's posts)(Source: Screengrab from Twitter user's posts)

"Dewald Brevis too brings up a half Century on test debut 🙌🔥!!! The young man deserves it!!" - @LaurenceBailey0

South Africa rebuild after early collapse

Earlier, Zimbabwe made a strong start after losing the toss, with Chivanga striking thrice to remove de Zorzi (0), Breetzke (13), and Bedingham (0), while Muzarabani chipped in with a tight spell and a crucial wicket. Wiaan Mulder (17) was run out to compound the visitors’ early problems.

At the time of writing, South Africa had reached 167/5 in 38.5 overs, with Pretorius and Kyle Verreynne at the crease. While the visitors will aim to build on the recovery in the final session, Zimbabwe will hope to strike early and regain control.