he series-deciding 3rd T20I between South Africa and Australia at Cazalys Stadium, Cairns, turned into a fireworks display when Dewald Brevis launched an unforgettable assault on Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie. In the 10th over, Brevis hammered 27 runs, highlighted by four consecutive sixes that left the crowd in awe and the Australian bowlers shell-shocked.
Walking in under pressure, Brevis took his time to settle before exploding in style. When Hardie came on to bowl, Brevis shifted gears instantly. The first six sailed straight over the bowler’s head. The second cleared deep mid-wicket with brute force. Without hesitation, Brevis struck the third over long-off, showing his range and precision. And to cap it off, he pulled the fourth ball deep into the stands at square leg four sixes in a row, each one bigger than the last.
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The fans roared with every strike, and the commentators couldn’t believe what they were witnessing. Hardie, known for his control, simply had no answers. By the time the over ended, Brevis had collected 27 runs. And completely changing the momentum of the match in the SA vs AUS 3rd T20I.
This remarkable hitting spree wasn’t just about power—it showcased Brevis’s growing maturity as a world-class T20 batter. He picked his spots perfectly, punished the bowler’s lengths. And displayed the kind of fearless stroke-play that has earned him the nickname “Baby AB”.
South Africa’s innings, which was moving at a steady pace until then, suddenly rocketed forward thanks to Brevis’s heroics. His four sixes in a row became the highlight of the match and a defining moment of the series.
With performances like this, Brevis is proving he belongs among cricket’s elite. His assault on Hardie will be remembered not only as the turning point of the SA vs AUS 3rd T20I. But also as a statement that Dewald Brevis has truly arrived on the international stage.