Top 5 Highest Individual T20I Scores by South African Batsmen

The top five highest individual T20I scores by South African batsmen showcase remarkable innings, led by Dewald Brevis’s record 125*. Other notable performances include Faf du Plessis’s 119 and Richard Levi’s historic 117*. These innings highlight South Africa’s explosive batting talent in the shortest format.

5. Morne van Wyk – 114 vs West Indies, Durban, 2015*

Former South African wicket-keeper Morne van Wyk scored an unbeaten 114 off 70 balls against the West Indies in January 2015 at Kingsmead, Durban. He hit nine fours and seven sixes, helping South Africa post 195/3. The Proteas then bowled out the Caribbean side for 126, winning by 69 runs.

4. Reeza Hendricks – 117 vs Pakistan, Centurion, 2024

Reeza Hendricks smashed 117 off 63 balls against Pakistan in December 2024 at SuperSport Park, Centurion. His innings featured ten sixes and seven fours at a strike rate of 185.71, leading South Africa to a seven-wicket victory chasing 207.

3. Richard Levi – 117 vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 2012*

Richard Levi was the first South African to score a T20I century, remaining unbeaten on 117 off 51 balls against New Zealand in February 2012 at Seddon Park. His innings included 13 sixes, steering the Proteas to an eight-wicket win chasing 174.

2. Faf du Plessis – 119 vs West Indies, Johannesburg, 2015

Former captain Faf du Plessis scored 119 off 56 balls in January 2015 at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. His knock included five sixes and 11 fours at a strike rate of 212.50, helping South Africa post 231/7. Despite his efforts, West Indies chased the target with four wickets remaining.

1. Dewald Brevis – 125 vs Australia, Darwin, 2025*

Youngster Dewald Brevis holds the record for the highest individual T20I score by a South African, scoring an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls against Australia in 2025 at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. Coming in at 57/3, he struck 12 fours and eight sixes to rescue his side and set a new benchmark.

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