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Dewald Brevis powers South Africa past Zimbabwe in T20 tri-series
South Africa played Zimbabwe in a T20 cricket match in Windhoek.
Zimbabwe scored 144 runs while losing eight wickets.
They started quickly, but South Africa’s spin bowlers slowed them down.
South Africa then chased the target and scored 146 runs.
Dewald Brevis was the star batter, making 75 runs from only 32 balls.
South Africa won by seven wickets with 38 balls still left.
The win helped South Africa recover after losing to Namibia.
Zimbabwe will next play Namibia on Monday.
Dewald Brevis struck an unbeaten 75 from 32 balls for South Africa.
South Africa chased Zimbabwe’s 144 for eight with 38 balls remaining.
Zimbabwe made a quick start before South Africa’s spinners slowed the scoring.
Prenelan Subrayen took two wickets, while Bjorn Fortuin claimed one.
Duan Jansen took three wickets despite conceding 45 runs in four overs.
- Who
- South Africa and Zimbabwe, with Dewald Brevis starring for South Africa.
- What
- South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in a T20 tri-series match.
- Where
- Windhoek, Namibia.
- When
- Saturday; Zimbabwe will next play Namibia on Monday.
- Why
- South Africa was seeking to recover after losing to Namibia in its previous match.
Key facts
- Result
- South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets.
- Zimbabwe score
- 144 for eight in 20 overs.
- South Africa score
- 146 for three.
- Winning margin
- South Africa reached the target with 38 balls remaining.
- Top scorer
- Dewald Brevis scored an unbeaten 75 from 32 balls.
- Leading wicket-takers
- Duan Jansen took three wickets; Prenelan Subrayen took two.
- Next match
- Zimbabwe will face Namibia in Windhoek on Monday.
Sources
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