Dewald Brevis Slams 41-Ball Ton, Makes AB De Villiers Send Big Message To IPL Teams

South Africa legend AB De Villiers had a big message for Indian Premier League (IPL) teams following Dewald Brevis' stunning century during the second T20I encounter against Australia on Tuesday. Brevis, who joined Chennai Super Kings midway into IPL 2025 as an injury substitute, stunned everyone with his aggressive game as he slammed an unbeaten 125 off just 56 deliveries. Following the knock, De Villiers said that the other IPL teams 'missed out badly' by not picking Brevis in the auction and also pointed out that CSK was either lucky or they pulled off the 'biggest master stroke ever'.

Mind boggling that he wasn't picked up at all! To think that he came in as an injury sub

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 12, 2025

"There was such a golden opportunity for IPL teams to pick up Dewald Brevis at the auction! Missed out badly. CSK either got very lucky, or maybe the biggest master stroke ever. The boy can play @BrevisDewald," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"Mind boggling that he wasn't picked up at all! To think that he came in as an injury sub," he added.

Brevis belted South Africa's highest Twenty20 individual score with a blistering 125 not out from 56 balls as the tourists stayed alive in the three-match series after a 53-run victory over Australia.

Australia's decision to bowl backfired as South Africa powered to a massive 218-7 on the back of Brevis' maiden century in international cricket.

The 22-year-old rescued South Africa from a shaky 57-3 and dominated a 126-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs (31).

"I'm extremely grateful, just happy to be out here on the winning side," said Brevis, who surpassed Faf du Plessis' 119 against the West Indies in 2015.

Playing just his ninth T20 international, Brevis smashed eight sixes to leave Australia's powerful batting line-up with an uphill task. 

Australia's daunting chase was made more difficult after the early wickets of opener Travis Head (five) and Cameron Green (nine).

Australia's hopes rested with in-form Tim David, fresh off his match-winning 83 in their 17-run victory in the series-opener at the same venue.

Promoted to number four, David started with a trio of boundaries and then bludgeoned several massive sixes, including one that landed on the roof. 

But David's 24-ball assault ended on 50 when he hit spearhead Kagiso Rabada straight to cover.

Australia's chase ran out of steam, bowled out for 165 in the 18th over with quicks Corbin Bosch and Kwena Maphaka picking up three wickets each.

(With AFP inputs)

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