Dewald Brevis’ record-shattering 125* powered South Africa to a commanding 53-run win over Australia, leveling the three-game T20I series.

The 22-year-old, nicknamed “Baby AB” for his likeness to AB de Villiers, smashed an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls to power the Proteas to 7-218 -- a record total against the hosts. 

South Africa's Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs.

Aiden Markram will replace Temba Bavuma as South Africa captain for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, Cricket South Africa said on Friday.

South African franchises the Titans and Knights have set a new world record for the highest match aggregate of runs scored in Twenty20 cricket as they collectively bludgeoned 501 in a domestic provincial match on Monday.