WATCH: Zimbabwean batter Wessly Madhevere falls to unlucky hit-wicket dismissal against South Africa in T20I tri-series opener

In the opening match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series against South Africa, Zimbabwean batter Wessly Madhevere’s rare and unfortunate dismissal left fans and cricket experts stunned, sparking widespread discussion across various social media platforms.

Wessly Madhevere’s unlucky hit-wicket dismissal leaves fans stunned

Madhevere’s brief stay at the crease during the opening T20I against South Africa was filled with struggle and frustration. From the outset, he appeared out of rhythm, failing to find any timing or fluency in his shots. The pressure built quickly as dot balls mounted, and his body language reflected the tension.

In the third over, facing a back-of-a-length delivery from Lungi Ngidi, Madhevere shuffled deep into his crease in an attempt to work the ball to the leg side. Unfortunately, his back foot brushed the stumps, resulting in a rare and unlucky hit-wicket dismissal. Ngidi responded with a broad smile, while Madhevere walked off dejectedly, managing just 1 run off 9 balls. It was not the start Zimbabwe hoped for, as the early blow put them in pressure.

Here’s the video:

You don’t see that every day 👀

Madhevere was just trying to fend it off… but lost his balance and accidentally stepped on his stumps 😅#ZIMvSA pic.twitter.com/ni7YCgHFzx

— FanCode (@FanCode) July 14, 2025

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Dewald Brevis blitz power South Africa to dominant win over Zimbabwe

Meanwhile, in the same match, the Proteas scripted a clinical victory over Zimbabwe marked by disciplined bowling and later Dewald Brevis‘ fireworks. Starting with an economical spell from Ngidi, the side never allowed the opposition batters to settle. George Linde proved to be the game-changer in the middle overs, picking up 3 key wickets while conceding just 10 runs in his 3 overs. His control and variation dismantled Zimbabwe’s momentum just as they looked to accelerate. Despite a valiant unbeaten 54 from skipper Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe were restricted to 141. The target proved insufficient against South Africa’s explosive batting firepower.

In reply, it was the Brevis’ show, as the young batter smashed 41 off just 17 balls, including five towering sixes. Rubin Hermann provided stability with a well-crafted 45, and together, they laid the foundation for South Africa’s convincing chase in the T20I Tri-Series opener.

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