Discover the top 5 highest individual T20I scores by South African batsmen, showcasing some of the most explosive and memorable performances in cricket history. These innings highlight South Africa’s batting prowess in the shortest format, featuring powerful hitting, consistency, and match-winning contributions that have thrilled fans worldwide and left a lasting impact on T20 international cricket.
Morne van Wyk – 114 vs West Indies, Durban, 2015*
In January 2015, former South African wicket-keeper Morne van Wyk delivered a stunning century against the West Indies. During the final match of the three-game series at Kingsmead, Durban, van Wyk remained unbeaten on 114 off just 70 balls, smashing nine fours and seven sixes. His powerful innings helped South Africa post a commanding 195/3 in the first innings. The Proteas then bowled out the West Indies for 126, sealing a 69-run victory.
Reeza Hendricks – 117 vs Pakistan, Centurion, 2024
Reeza Hendricks is among the select South African batsmen to register a T20I hundred. In December 2024 at SuperSport Park, Centurion, Hendricks played a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the second T20I of the series. After Pakistan set a competitive 206/5, Hendricks led the chase with an explosive 117 runs off 63 deliveries, including ten sixes and seven fours, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 185.71. His effort guided South Africa to a seven-wicket win.
Richard Levi – 117 vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 2012*
Richard Levi became South Africa’s first T20I centurion during the second match of the three-game series against New Zealand in February 2012. Opening the innings at Seddon Park, Hamilton, Levi blasted an unbeaten 117 off 51 balls, featuring 13 sixes, to chase down 174 with ease. His spectacular hitting electrified the crowd and propelled the Proteas to an eight-wicket victory inside 16 overs. Levi was named Player of the Match for his brilliant innings.
Faf du Plessis – 119 vs West Indies, Johannesburg, 2015
Former captain Faf du Plessis claimed the second-highest individual T20I score for South Africa with 119 runs against the West Indies in January 2015. At New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, du Plessis smashed 119 off 56 balls in the first innings, hitting five sixes and 11 fours at a strike rate of 212.50, helping South Africa reach 231/7. Despite his stellar knock, the visitors chased down the target with four wickets remaining, thanks to crucial fifties from Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels.
Dewald Brevis – 125 vs Australia, Darwin, 2025*
Young talent Dewald Brevis holds the record for the highest T20I score by a South African, with an unbeaten 125 against Australia in 2025. In the second game of the three-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, Brevis rescued the Proteas from 57/3 with a dominant innings of 125 runs off 56 balls, including 12 boundaries and eight sixes. His match-defining knock surpassed Faf du Plessis’ previous record of 119 runs and showcased his immense potential on the international stage.
