Here’s how the cricket community reacted on Twitter to the 19-year-old’s stunning innings in the CSA T20 challenge
ESPNcricinfo staff31-Oct-2022All of 19 years old and Dewald Brevis is setting records. The South Africa batter smashed 162 runs off just 57 balls in a T20 match between Titans and Knights in Potchefstroom that very quickly gained global acclaim.Brevis, who is called ‘Baby AB’ by fans because of his uncanny resemblance to AB de Villiers, earned some praise from the man himself.
Dewald Brevis. No need to say more
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) October 31, 2022
Watching a masterclass from Dewald Brevis. Bowlers will be under serious pressure for the next 15+ years.
— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) October 31, 2022
Brevis got to his hundred — his first in T20s — off just 35 balls, only five short of the world record held by Chris Gayle. He hit 13 sixes and as many fours at a strike-rate of 284.21, taking Titans to the fourth-highest total in T20 history — 271 for 3.
Where can I watch the highlights of the @Titans_Cricket match in Australia??@BrevisDewald Well Batted boitjie!
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) October 31, 2022
Cannot believe what I’m witnessing from an 18 year old @BrevisDewald @mipaltan @MICapeTown #special
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) October 31, 2022
Brevis also brought up the fastest 150 in T20 history, getting to the feat in just 51 balls.
Wow!! This is incredible!! Well done @BrevisDewald https://t.co/Azx9ejFOYE
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 31, 2022
Congrats to young brevis .. hope it’s the first of many 100s
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) October 31, 2022
