‘It’s All God’: South African Credits Faith After Record-Breaking Score Against Australia

The young South African helped seal victory with his country’s highest ever T20 score.

Dewald Brevis of South Africa raises his bat as he leaves the ground on 125 not out during game two in the T20 International series between Australia and South Africa at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, Australia on Aug. 12, 2025. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

A South African cricketer who helped seal victory over Australia with his country’s highest ever men’s T20 cricket score has credited God with his success.

On Aug. 13, Dewald Brevis, 22, illuminated Darwin’s Marrara Oval in northern Australia with an unbeaten 125 runs from just 56 balls with 12 fours and eight sixes, taking South Africa to 218 runs—a score the Australians could not beat.