Calling: In the first Test match being played between South Africa and Zimbabwe, South African batsman Dewald Brevis made a big act in his debut. Brevis made the world record of making the fastest half -century in his debut. Brevis scored 51 runs in 41 balls against Zimbabwe.
Dewald Brevis completed his half -century off 38 balls in the Test match being played at Bulavio’s Queens Sports Club. By completing his half -century in 38 balls, Brevis has become the first player to score the fastest half -century on Test debut. A total of two batsmen have crossed the 50 -run mark in less than 38 balls in their first Test, but they achieved this feat in the second innings.
During the England-New Zealand Test played at Napier’s McLeen Park from 22 to 26 March in 2008, Tim Southee scored a half-century in 29 balls for black caps in the second innings and England batsman Jacob Bethel crossed 50 runs in just 37 balls in the second innings of the match played against New Zealand from 28 November to 1 December 2024 against New Zealand.
Bravis scored 51 off 41 balls, making his Test debut for South Africa. While staying at the crease, he hit three fours and three sixes and crossed the 50 -run figure in just 38 balls by hitting Wincent Mentasa on the last ball of the 19th over of South Africa’s first innings.
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Brevis came to bat at number six for South Africa. Brevis supported the Luan-Drais Pritorius and shared a 95-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Luan-Dre Pritorius also made her debut today. The 19 -year -old left -arm wicketkeeper batsman scored a century for South Africa in the first innings and crossed the 100 -run mark in 112 balls. He is the youngest South African batsman to score a century in his first Test match.