Dewald Brevis has smashed breathtaking hundred in the SA20 2025-26 Final at Newlands. In a high-stakes rematch of the inaugural season’s finale, ‘Baby AB’ single-handedly dismantled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowling attack to rescue the Pretoria Capitals from a perilous position. His century, the first ever in an SA20 final, has turned a tense contest into a showcase of pure batting genius. The atmosphere in Cape Town is electric as the Capitals look to defend a total that seemed impossible before Brevis took charge.
Dewald Brevis cracks memorable century in SA20 2025–26 final
Brevis has delivered a historic performance in the final, smashing a breathtaking 101 off 56 balls to anchor the Capitals’ innings. After a record-breaking R16.5 million auction price, the young superstar chose the biggest stage to reach his century, finishing with a strike rate of 180.35. Brevis dismantled the Sunrisers’ attack with 360-degree precision, hitting 7 massive sixes and 8 boundaries to propel the Capitals forward despite a disastrous start that saw the team reeling at 1/2 in the second over. His innings reached its crescendo in the 18th over as he crossed the hundred mark, becoming the first player ever to score a century in an SA20 final. This masterclass in power hitting has shifted the entire momentum of the game, proving that his ‘Baby AB’ moniker is more than just a label, it is a reality.
SA20 2025-26 final stand: Pretoria Capitals batting vs Sunrisers Easter Cape bowling
The Capitals finished their 20 overs at 158/7, setting a target of 159 for the Eastern Cape after being sent in to bat by Tristan Stubbs. The innings was a story of two halves; the Sunrisers’ bowling attack, spearheaded by a lethal Marco Jansen (3/10) and Lutho Sipamla (1/37), decimated the Capitals’ top order early. However, a massive 97-run partnership between Brevis and Bryce Parsons (30) stabilized the innings before the Sunrisers fought back with two crucial run-outs and a late-inning collapse where the Capitals lost 3 wickets for just 10 runs in the final overs. The Sunrisers’ death bowling was clinical, with Anrich Nortje (1/19) keeping things tight, but the scoreboard pressure of a final and Brevis’s heroics have given the Capitals’ bowlers, led by Keshav Maharaj, a fighting chance.
Here’s how fans reacted:
A hundred on the big day for Brevis.
He has emerged as a player like no other after a few years of ups and downs.🔥🔥 #SA20 pic.twitter.com/iswz7upewy
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 25, 2026
Did SEC forget to bowl bouncers at Brevis
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 25, 2026
Brevis is a generational talent. His style of play is to take on the opposition right from ball one. He might not be consistent but he is good enough to win matches from no where. He should be allowed to bat the way he is batting right now. That’s easily one of the best innings… pic.twitter.com/BnE1QsCOq7
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 25, 2026
When bowlers look rattled, spray uncontrollable lines, and feel absolutely cooked, just know Dewald Brevis has walked in. 🥶
No way lil’ guy ripped a generational ton off the toughest team that’s bullied the league for years!!! pic.twitter.com/coSd50ddfx
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) January 25, 2026
One of the rare occasions where the HUGE price tag has not affected the performance of the player and delivered exactly how the franchise would have wanted . Well done Brevis. #SA20
— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) January 25, 2026
Dewald Brevis:
Streets will never forget
Unbelievable player
Unstoppable on his day
Did the unthinkable
A must-see player— Random Cricket Stats (@randomcricstat) January 25, 2026
DEWALD BREVIS BRINGS UP A MAIDEN SA20 CENTURY!!! BMT in a huge FINAL!! Absolute MAGNIFICENT knock!!! what a talent! What a player! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥#CricketTwitter #SA20Final pic.twitter.com/QCdW5cbAmi
— Lawrence Bailey 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) January 25, 2026
DEWALD BREVIS DID IT 🥶
– AB De Villiers in the commentary box, Brevis showing the magic in SA20 final. pic.twitter.com/dp49QeTJAU
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 25, 2026
🚨🚨 Dewald Brevis just scored fuckin 100 in big final, when no one could cross 30 runs on a tough track.
He rescued Pretoria Capital from 5/7 score against JSK, then scored 75 runs in previous game & he did it all in tough situations & conditions!!pic.twitter.com/fgXiThWten
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) January 25, 2026
🚨 53 BALL HUNDRED BY DEWALD BREVIS IN THE FINAL OF SA20. 🚨
– A monumental knock by Brevis with 8 fours and 7 sixes, he’s completely dominating in the final. pic.twitter.com/RprKQzZ3SF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 25, 2026
