Australia vs South Africa 2nd T20I Highlights: South Africa delivered a commanding performance, racking up 219/7 on the back of a breathtaking 125* off just 56 balls from Dewald Brevis. Chasing a daunting target, Australia crumbled under relentless pressure, losing wickets at regular intervals and eventually folding for 165, handing the Proteas a dominant 53-run win.
Dewald Brevis lit up the 2nd T20I with a stunning maiden century, steering South Africa to a commanding 53-run win and leveling the series 1-1 against Australia. His unbeaten 125 off just 56 balls powered the Proteas to a massive 219/7, before a disciplined bowling display sealed the deal.
Every South African bowler contributed, with young pace sensation Kwena Maphaka continuing his dream run — following up his 4/20 in the first match with another three-wicket haul. Australia, chasing a steep target, never found momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals and folding for 165.
The win snapped Australia’s nine-match T20I winning streak and set up a thrilling series decider. Just days earlier in the opener, Tim David’s 83 off 52 had rescued Australia from 75/6 to 178, with Josh Hazlewood’s three wickets helping secure a 17-run victory. Ryan Rickelton’s 71 and Maphaka’s brilliance were South Africa’s only bright spots in that game.
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Darwin’s hot, humid conditions have so far allowed for uninterrupted high-scoring cricket, with both sides adopting aggressive batting approaches. Australia’s powerplay onslaught from Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Mitchell Owen has brought quick runs but also quick wickets, while South Africa has struggled for boundaries in the middle overs against spin threats like Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa.
With the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year, this series is more than just a battle for pride — it’s a testing ground for combinations, strategies, and big-match temperament. The stage is now set for a blockbuster finale that could define both teams’ momentum heading into a World Cup year.
