If you are an avid viewer of thrilling T20 cricket who isn’t yet singing the praises of Abhishek Sharma, then your ears may be ringing. The buzz around India’s young opener is real, and fans can’t wait for the 2025 Asia Cup to kick off. But the Pakistani knock-off version of Abhishek Sharma is Dewald Brevis, the young South African T20 firecracker who has been smashing stadium boundaries consistently and without fear. They are both young. They both haul the massive stick. They both want to smash records. So how do they compare after their first 10 T20Is? Let’s look closer!
Runs and Averages: Who’s Scoring the Big Ones?
At first sight, Brevis seems to have an advantage in the stats. In just 10 T20Is, Dewald Brevis has piled up 318 runs, showing he’s no ordinary youngster. The rate of consistency that he has shown, especially against good opposition, is also noted. Scored 185 runs in five innings, averaging 46.25 against Australia, is an achievement. In his initial T20 outings, the young Indian opener has accumulated 170 runs at a modest average of 18.88. Brevis’ numbers got a boost from a big knock against Zimbabwe, proving he can turn games when he’s in his groove.
What is notable is how each batter has handled the pressure they faced. Brevis has been consistently good against individual oppositions, while Abhishek has shown flashes of brilliance but has not produced enough consistency.
Strike Rates and Impact: Who Turns the Heat Up Faster?
T20 is all about strike rates, and here’s where things get interesting. Abhishek Sharma has been scoring at a brisk pace, boasting a strike rate of 160.37 after his first 10 T20Is. That’s solid, but when you look closer, you see his performances are a bit feast or famine: 174.64 against Zimbabwe, 150 against Bangladesh, and a worrying 84.61 against South Africa. In contrast, Brevis is a sheer delight for any T20 fan—his strike rate of 191.56 shows he can take the game away from the opposition at lightning speed.
Abhishek can crush a big innings, but Brevis can consistently keep the scoreboard ticking and pressure the opposition from the start. Tactically, Brevis has an edge here, but Sharma’s capability to hit match-winning knocks in bursts keeps him dangerously unpredictable.
Match-Winning Ability: Who Delivers When It Counts?
Statistics tell part of the story, but context matters. Out of his first 10 T20s, Sharma’s contributions in wins show he can turn small bursts into meaningful impact. That shows he contributes at least in a meaningful way when India wins, although it is not every game. On the other hand, Brevis has only played in a mere 3 wins for South Africa, but has an excellent average of 179 in those innings, some being not outs.
So, after 10 T20Is, who wins? Statistically, Dewald Brevis has the advantage in runs, average, and strike rate, while Abhishek Sharma has had some explosive, game-changing innings that would help his team win – he’s had some classic innings that showcase he steps up when it matters.
FAQs
1. Who has a higher batting average after 10 T20Is?
Brevis has a higher average of 39.75, while Sharma averages 18.88.
2. Who has performed better in matches their team won?
Sharma has contributed 166 runs in eight wins, while Brevis scored 179 runs in three wins.
3. Which player is more consistent in T20 cricket?
Brevis is more consistent, scoring reliably across different opponents, whereas Sharma shows occasional flashes of brilliance.
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