South African cricketer Dewald Brevis delivered a record-breaking performance in the second T20 International against Australia in Darwin on August 12, 2025. Brevis scored an unbeaten 125 runs off 56 balls, including 12 fours and 8 sixes, achieving the highest individual T20I score for South Africa and the second-fastest century for the team, reaching 100 runs in just 41 balls after a rapid 16-ball progression from 50 to 100. His innings helped South Africa post a commanding total of 218 runs, their highest-ever total against Australia in men's T20Is. This performance ended Australia's nine-game winning streak in T20 Internationals and leveled the three-match series at 1-1. Brevis, South Africa's youngest T20I centurion, received widespread recognition and is seen as an emerging megastar in South African cricket. Following this, the series decider was played in Cairns, where Australia made three changes to their squad and won the toss, opting to bowl first. The final match saw notable performances including Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 62 runs off 36 balls, which helped Australia clinch the series 2-1 with a thrilling finish, needing four runs off the last three balls. South Africa's captain Aiden Markram struggled with the bat, dismissed for low scores in consecutive innings. The series showcased strong bowling efforts from Australia's Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, and Adam Zampa, as well as South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Corbin Bosch. The competitive series highlighted Brevis's explosive batting and Australia's resilience to secure the series victory.