'One of the best hitters of a cricket ball' – South Africa skipper Bjorn Fortuin lauds Dewald Brevis after Zimbabwe rout

South Africa secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe on August 29, 2026, in the T20I tri-series at Windhoek. The Proteas chased down a 145-run target inside 14 overs, demonstrating a strong response after their opening match defeat to Namibia in the same tournament. The win came with 38 balls remaining, showcasing the dominance of South Africa's batting performance.

Dewald Brevis played the standout innings for South Africa, scoring an unbeaten 75 off just 32 balls to guide his team to victory. His explosive batting made light work of the chase, earning him the Player of the Match award for his performance. The young batter's aggressive approach set the tone for the successful pursuit.

South Africa captain Bjorn Fortuin was full of praise for Brevis following the win. The left-arm spinner called Brevis one of the best hitters of the cricket ball in the modern game.

"Unbelievable. It's probably one of the best hitters of a cricket ball that I've seen in a very long time," Fortuin said of the young batter's display at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Bounce-back after opening match defeat

Fortuin also reflected on his team's ability to recover from the opening loss to Namibia. The captain acknowledged the importance of a swift response in a tri-series format where momentum plays a crucial role.

"Very nice to bounce back. Obviously, with a quick turnaround, there wasn't a lot of time to sort of dwell on the losses," Fortuin explained, highlighting how the team managed to refocus quickly between matches.

Impact of team changes against Zimbabwe

The South African captain also acknowledged the contributions of other players in the team's turnaround. Fortuin noted that Maphaka and Bosch, who were brought into the side for the Zimbabwe match, performed well in their respective roles.

"They certainly did well in their own right. I thought they read the conditions perfectly," Fortuin added, crediting the adjustments made to the playing XI for the improved performance against Zimbabwe.

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South Africa will now get two days of rest as their next clash is against Zimbabwe once again on Tuesday, September 1.