Devald Brewis broke the breathtaking faces SA20 2025-26 Final at Newlands. In a high-stakes rematch of the first season finale, ‘Baby AB’ was single-handedly demolished. Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowling attack to save Pretoria Capitals from a dangerous position. His century for the first time in the SA20 final turned a tight contest into a display of pure batting genius. The atmosphere in Cape Town is electric as the Capitals attempt to defend a seemingly impossible total before Brevis takes over.
Dewald Brevis smashed a memorable century in the SA20 2025-26 final
Brevis produced a historic performance in the final, smashing a breathtaking 101 off 56 balls to anchor the Capitals’ innings. After a record-breaking auction price of Rs 16.5 crore, the young superstar chose the biggest milestone to reach his century and finished with a strike rate of 180.35. Brevis tore apart the Sunrisers’ attack with 360-degree accuracy, hitting 7 massive sixes and 8 boundaries to propel the Capitals ahead despite a disastrous start that saw the team spin out in 1/2 over. His innings reached a crescendo in the 18th minute, when he crossed the hundred mark, becoming the first player to score a century in an SA20 final. This game-changing masterclass in power hitting proved that his “Baby AB” moniker isn’t just a label, it’s a reality.
SA20 2025-26 final stand: Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Easter Cape bowling
The Capitals finished their 20th over with 158/7He set a target of 159 for the Eastern Cape after being sent into bat by Tristan Stubbs. The shoot was a story of two halves; Sunrisers’ bowling attack, led by a lethal attack Marco Jansen (3/10) and Nothing with Sipam (1/37), destroyed the Capitals’ top order early. However, a great partnership of 97 between Brevis and Bryce Parsons (30) Sunrisers stabilized the innings before fighting back with two crucial runs and a late-innings collapse in which the Capitals lost 3 wickets for just 10 runs in the final innings. Sunrisers’ death bowling was clinical, with Anrich Nortje (1/19) keeps things tight, but the pressure of the final scoreboard and the heroics of Brevis have won the Capitals bowlers. Keshav Maharajfighting chance.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
A hundred on a big day for Brevis.
He has emerged as a player like no other after several years of ups and downs.🔥🔥 #SA20 pic.twitter.com/iswz7upewy
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 25, 2026
The SEC forgot to play bouncers on the Brevis
— Dale Stein (@DaleSteyn62) January 25, 2026
Brevis is a generational talent. His style of play is to counter the opponent from the first ball. He may not be consistent but he is good enough to win matches out of nowhere. He should be allowed to bat the way he is batting now. This is easily one of the best shots… pic.twitter.com/BnE1QsCOq7
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) January 25, 2026
When the bowlers look rattled, throw uncontrollable lines and feel completely undercooked, just know that Dewald Brevis is in. 🥶
No way the lil’ boy ripped off the generation tone from the toughest team to tease the league in years!!! pic.twitter.com/coSd50ddfx
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6) January 25, 2026
One of the rare cases where the HUGE price tag didn’t affect the player’s performance and delivered exactly as the franchise wanted. Good Brevis. #SA20
— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) January 25, 2026
Dewald Brevis:
The streets will never forget
Incredible player
Unstoppable in his day
He did the unthinkable
A player to watch— Random Cricket Stats (@randomcricstat) January 25, 2026
DEWALD BREVIS BRING A GIRL TO THE SA20 CENTURY!!! UN IN THE HUGE FINALS!! Absolutely Awesome tattoo!!! 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 magic in the SA20 final. pic.twitter.com/dp49QeTJAU
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 25, 2026
🚨🚨 Dewald Brevis scored 100 in the grand final, nobody could break 30 runs on a tough track.
He rescued Pretoria Capital from 5/7 against JSK, then scored 75 runs in the previous game, all in tough situations and conditions!pic.twitter.com/fgXiThWten
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) January 25, 2026
🚨 53 HUNDRED BALLS BY DEWALD BREVIS IN SA20 FINAL. 🚨
– Brevis’ monumental knock with 8 fours and 7 sixes, he completely dominates the final. pic.twitter.com/RprKQzZ3SF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 25, 2026
