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5 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
South Africa's Dewald Brevis Breaks Virat Kohli's T20I Record With Fiery Fifty vs Australia
South Africa's star batter Dewald Brevis was on top of his game on Saturday. He played a superb knock against Australia in the third and deciding T20I, albeit in a losing cause. The right-handed swashbuckling batter scored 53 runs off 26 balls with the help of one four and six sixes. It was a ruthless innings from the Protea batter. It also helped him break a record of Virat Kohli. Brevis is now the batter with most sixes in T20I cricket against Australia, surpassing Kohli's previous record of 12 sixes in 10 innings. The South Africa star has achieved the feat in just his third innings against Australia. Brevis' tally of T20I sixes against Australia now stands at 14. THREE NO-LOOK SIXES IN A ROW FROM DEWALD BREVIS! @BKTtires | #PlayoftheDay | #AUSvSA — (@cricketcomau) August 16, 2025 With a narrow two-wicket victory in the game, Australia won the three-match T20I series against South Africa 2-1. The Mitch Marsh-led side won the first game by 17 runs before the Proteas fought back with a 53-run victory. The third and deciding T20I went down to the wire with Glenn Maxwell finishing the game on the penultimate ball. He was named the Player of the Match for his knock of 62 not out off just 36 balls. The right-handed batter smashed eight fours and two sixes. Chasing 173 for victory, Australia looked in trouble at 122/6, before the big-hitting Maxwell took charge with an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls, laced with eight fours and two sixes at a strike-rate of 172.22. He held his nerve to strike the winning runs off the penultimate ball of the chase and roared in delight after conjuring up a remarkable rescue act in front of a sell-out crowd watching its first-ever men's T20I. Earlier, South Africa posted 172/7 after being asked to bat, with Dewald Brevis top-scoring with 53. South Africa made a shaky start after skipper Aiden Markram was dismissed in the very first over, but Lhuan-dre Pretorius counter-attacked with five boundaries in the Power-play before falling to Nathan Ellis for 24. Brevis picked up from where he left off in the previous game, where he scored a blistering century -- striking the ball cleanly and clearing the ropes at will to race to a rollicking fifty. Brevis' dismissal -- miscuing a slower ball from Ellis to long-on - proved to be the turning point in the South Africa innings. From there, Australia wrestled back control as South Africa managed just 64 runs for the loss of four wickets in the final nine overs.
The Herald
09-08-2025
- The Herald
'A good guy': Man charged with murdering his daughter, 4
A man who allegedly assaulted his four-year-old daughter who subsequently died has been described as a 'good guy' who always greeted people in his community. Dressed in black pants and a grey hoodie, he briefly appeared in the Protea magistrate's court on Friday, charged with attempted murder and compelled rape. Police said in a statement on Friday the child had died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted on Wednesday. 'The case docket has been changed to murder and an additional charge of rape has been added,' police said. His case was postponed to Tuesday for allocation of a date for his bail application. The accused indicated to the court he would be applying for bail after securing a legal aid lawyer. The 32-year-old allegedly assaulted his daughter in Eldorado Park on Wednesday. Community activist Raymond Jansen said the incident had shocked the community. 'This incident shocked the whole of Eldorado Park. Everyone is in shock because this guy was a very good guy, but I don't know what happened.' e said. Local ward councillor Juwairiya Kaldine, who attended the court proceedings , said the 'gruesome' incident occurred at about 10am. She said police were called several times but allegedly only responded at 2pm. She only found out about the incident at 3pm on Thursday when a community member sent a voice note to the community WhatsApp group. She said they managed to trace the person who sent the voice note and went to the crime scene. 'When I got to the crime scene, it was a gruesome image. It was, I don't even know how to explain at this point. I have no words. The bloody clothes were left in a bath, and it was still on the scene. There were paper towels full of blood and the couches were lying around,' she said. She said the scene was allegedly left unsecured and could have been tampered with. She went to the police station to ask if there was a registered case number. The police couldn't give her any answers, she said, and she subsequently contacted the commander of Gauteng FCS Unit, who advised her that she must provide a case number to track the incident. 'I was very shocked. Everybody was talking about the incident already. You're now asking me for a case number to track?' she said. She said she then went to the hospital to speak to the mother to find out if a case had been opened and to check if the little girl was fine. That's when she discovered the girl was on life support. 'The doctors then explained to me, as the community leader, that a lot of damage was done to the baby. 'They also needed the case number, which we didn't have at that point. And two hours later we then found that the mother was also arrested,' Kaldine said. Gauteng police are yet to comment on the allegations made by Kaldine and their response will be added as soon as it becomes available. TimesLIVE
The South African
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Say it to my face': Herschelle Gibbs claps back at criticism
Retired Protea Herschelle Gibbs has clapped back at criticism of his outspoken social media posts as well as controversial past, which includes allegations of doping, match-fing and that 2010 bombshell memoir. The 51-year-old has often taken jabs at the South African cricket team, particularly captain Temba Bavuma. On his X account, Herschelle Gibbs courted controversy when he seemingly poked fun at International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah's praise for the debut of a new four-day series tournament. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Series between England and India recently ended in a draw. 'You guys wanted test cricket to be 4 days', he posted alongside several laughing emojis. His post saw many irked cricket fans – particularly from India – bring up his controversial career, which included allegations of match-fixing and doping. 'Were you born?' Herschelle Gibbs clapped back at one X user. 'Did you even play international cricket?' he asked another. The 51-year-old's roasts became more personal. 'Shame, did your boyfriend leave you for another woman?' he asked one critic. To another, he shamelessly posted: 'Tell your mom to get off the street corners'. Meanwhile, in a video posted by sports betting agency 10Bet, Herschel Gibbs read out a series of 'mean tweets' about it. 'Next time, say it to my face', the caption read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 10bet South Africa (@10betza) In 2010, Herschelle Gibbs released his bombshell autobiography To The Point, detailing his life in the limelight as a Protea player. In it, he detailed his sexcapades with dozens of cricket groupies. One particular 'group sex session' took place at Adelaide Hilton Hotel during the 1997/199 Proteas tour. He wrote: 'It was one fat party from mid-evening to the next afternoon. I enjoyed the company of let's say, more than one woman. 'The girls were really up for it .. You picked a girl up (in the hotel's bar), took her upstairs to your room, and afterwards both of you would go back downstairs and you'd go and chat to someone else. It was a phenomenal night.' Herschelle Gibbs' autobiography 'To The Point'. Of his Australian groupies, he said: 'It was like going shopping. From the first day, women were almost falling into our laps virtually every night. Australian women, I can tell you, are not afraid to speak their minds and make it crystal clear what they're after. Herschelle Gibbs' memoir also touched on his short stint in rehab over alcohol and drug abuse, and a six-month ban over his 2000 match-fixing scandal. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
03-08-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Tzaneen teen wins flyfishing bronze for SA
TZANEEN – Campbell McLean, an 18-year-old Gr 12 learner at Merensky Agricultural Academy, has cast his way into the international spotlight after representing South Africa at the 22nd FIPS-Mouche World Youth Flyfishing Championship in the United States this July. McLean was part of the South African Youth Protea flyfishing team that competed in the prestigious competition held across the on the rivers and lakes of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The team brought home a historic bronze medal, only the second ever for South Africa's youth flyfishing team, the first being in Ireland in 2013. 'I was beyond excited when I found out I had made the team,' McLean said. 'Fishing in America was a privilege and a dream come true. Some of the rivers we fished are world-renowned, and to experience them firsthand was surreal.' McLean, who discovered his love for flyfishing in Gr 6 after being introduced to the sport by a friend from Lydenburg, said flyfishing is more than a hobby; it is a passion and a way to connect deeply with nature. 'Everyone thinks flyfishing is just about packing a rod and flies, but there is so much preparation involved, especially in competitive angling,' he explained. 'You spend hours researching insect life and tying custom flies that imitate them. It is like a chess game with the fish.' His favourite technique, Euro nymphing, helped him secure an impressive 13th place overall, despite competing in only four out of five sessions. 'It is a technique where most competition fish are caught, so I focus on mastering it.' McLean qualified for the world stage after participating in the Protea trials, where the top 16 national flyfishers are evaluated on their skills in technique, fly-tying, and casting. The top six were selected to represent South Africa. He credits his family, the local flyfishing community, and his school for their unwavering support, even though flyfishing is not a traditional school sport. 'I have been fortunate to have support from all directions,' McLean said. 'Merensky has acknowledged my achievements, and our local Limpopo Flyfishing Club has become a space where I also teach others fly-tying and different fishing techniques.' Despite his success, he remains humble and passionate about nurturing young talent and protecting South Africa's natural fishing resources. 'I live by Gary Player's words: 'The more you practice, the luckier you will get.' We must support young anglers, promote catch-and-release, and preserve our rivers so future generations can enjoy this incredible sport.' As for the future, McLean says flyfishing will remain a lifelong passion, both competitively and as an escape from life's daily demands.
News18
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
AB de Villiers, Wayne Parnell Celebrate SA's WCL Win With Aura Farming Dance
Last Updated: AB de Villiers and Wayne Parnell celebrated South Africa's Legends World Championship win with a viral aura farming dance. Former South Africa cricketers AB de Villiers and Wayne Parnell were seen celebrating their team's World Championship of Legends triumph with the trending aura farming dance, a video of which has gone viral on social media. Notably, it was the first time in his long cricketing career that de Villiers won a trophy. After the win against Pakistan, the Protea cricketers gathered to lift the trophy, but it was Parnell who took the spotlight with a celebration that has gone viral. The former pacer stood in front of the champions' hoarding and performed the trending aura farming dance, which has been viral on social media recently. Watch the video here: With the rest of the team lined up behind him, Parnell led the dance, while his teammates did the rowing motions. The South Africa Champions dominated the final against Pakistan to win their first World Championship of Legends title. De Villiers was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 120 off 60 deliveries as South Africa chased down a target of 196 with 19 deliveries to spare. The term aura farming has become popular online, used to describe moments when someone performs with effortless confidence or style. De Villiers' tournament performance fit the description well. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday, August 3, announced a blanket ban on its cricketers' participation in future editions of the World Championship of Legends, accusing the tournament organisers of being 'biased" and lacking sporting integrity. The decision follows a sequence of events in which the Indian team forfeited both their group-stage clash and semifinal against Pakistan, citing the nation's stand against bilateral sporting ties with the neighbouring country after the gruesome Pahalagam terror attack. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
