Dewald Brevis 162 Scorecard: It’s not the 162 you should be looking at. It’s the 284.
That’s Dewald Brevis’ strike rate on October 31, 2022, when a 19 year old dismantled the Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge with an innings South African cricket had never seen before. 57 balls. 162 runs. 80% of the total score produced without running just hitting the ball past the fielders.
Nobody before him had reached 150 in fewer balls in South African domestic T20. And with that strike rate, nobody will anytime soon.
Why 284 is an impossible number
A strike rate of 150 in T20 is aggressive, whereas 200 is already considered exceptional. However, 284 has no category it simply does not fit any existing scale.
In practice, it means almost three guaranteed runs every ball faced. Furthermore, this was not a season average rather, it was achieved in that specific innings, against those specific bowlers, in those exact conditions. Moreover, it wasn’t blind power: 26 boundary shots in 57 balls is the product of precise shot selection, not luck. As a result, Brevis reached 150 in just 52 balls therefore becoming the fastest batter in T20 cricket history to that milestone at the time.
Where the 162 stands in T20 history
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewald Brevis | 162 | 57 | 284 |
| Chris Gayle | 175 | 66 | 265 |
| Hazratullah Zazai | 162 | 62 | 261 |
| Aaron Finch | 172 | 76 | 226 |
Gayle holds the all time record for runs but needed 9 more balls. Zazai matched the 162 on 5 more balls. Finch scored 10 more runs but on 19 additional balls. On pure speed, Brevis has no rivals in this bracket.
Who is Dewald Brevis
Born April 29, 2003 in Johannesburg, Brevis first made his name as the leading run scorer at the 2022 Under 19 World Cup, finishing with 506 runs and being named Player of the Tournament. As a result, he quickly earned the nickname Baby AB due to his technical similarities with AB de Villiers specifically the same 360° stroke play and the same relentless attacking mindset.
However, the 162 reveals something that the comparison with de Villiers simply doesn’t capture. In contrast to de Villiers’ refined timing, 13 sixes in 57 balls represent a six hitting power in a completely different category. Consequently, what emerges is not an imitation it is a distinct technical identity, already fully formed at just 19 years old.
How good is Dewald Brevis?
The numbers leave no room for debate. In 2025, he scored 125* off 56 balls against Australia in T20Is, thereby breaking Faf du Plessis’ record as the highest individual score by a South African in the format. Moreover, in IPL 2025 with CSK, he produced 225 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 180.
Additionally, his SA20 2025-26 campaign with Pretoria Capitals delivered the same high impact consistency across different conditions. Overall, across all T20 competitions combined, he has surpassed 3,000 runs with a strike rate above 160.
As a result, he is no longer a prospect. He is, without doubt, a proven match winner.
What is Dewald Brevis' T20 ranking?
During the 2026 T20 World Cup, Brevis climbed to 9th in the ICC T20I batting rankings a jump of 10 positions. He is the highest ranked South African batter in the global T20I standings.
Is Dewald Brevis out of IPL 2026?
No, Brevis is fully part of CSK’s IPL 2026 squad. However, he missed the opening matches due to a side strain picked up during preseason training.
Despite that setback, coach Stephen Fleming confirmed he was progressing ahead of schedule and expected back shortly.
Furthermore, CSK had already retained him for IPL 2026 well before the season started, following his outstanding 2025 campaign of 225 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 180 a performance that made the decision to keep him completely straightforward.
FAQs: YOU KNOW
What is Dewald Brevis' highest T20 score?
162 off 57 balls, CSA T20 Challenge, October 31, 2022.
Is it the all time T20 record?
No. Gayle holds the record with 175* in IPL 2013. But Brevis’ 162 is the fastest innings to 150 in South African T20 history.
Why is he called Baby AB?
For his technical similarities with AB de Villiers 360° batting and constant attacking intent. He has since stated he wants to build his own identity, and his recent numbers show he is doing exactly that.
What is his ICC T20I ranking?
9th in the world as of the 2026 T20 World Cup rankings.
