Dewald Brevis smashes 57 ball-162 as Titans, Knights rack up T20 world record 501 runs

The Titans posted 271 for three in their 20 overs, before the Knights replied with 230 for nine

File photo of Dewald Brevis. Photo: Twitter/@BrevisDewald

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.

162 of those runs were scored by Dewald Brevis, who is also nicknamed ‘Baby AB’ after former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers

Dewald Brevis. No need to say more

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) October 31, 2022

The Titans, riding on Brevis’ heroics, posted 271 for three in their 20 overs, before the Knights replied with 230 for nine on a day when the bat truly overpowered the ball at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

The previous aggregate record of 497 was set in a game between Otago (249) and Central Districts (248) in New Zealand in 2016.

Titans teenager Dewald Brevis innings of 162 from 57 balls included 13 fours and 13 sixes.

Aaj toh DB ka din hai boss, he can do no wrong! 🤩👌#OneFamily#CSAT20Challenge@BrevisDewaldpic.twitter.com/l260qWCPYX

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 31, 2022

It was the joint third highest score in the 20-over format behind Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Aaron Finch (172).

There were 36 sixes struck in Potchefstroom, which is one short of the world record. 19 of those came in the Knights' innings.