India, June 28 -- Dewald Brevis made a memorable entry into Test cricket with an aggressive half-century on debut for South Africa, showcasing the kind of fearless strokeplay that has made him one of the most talked-about young talents in world cricket. Batting at No. 6 against Zimbabwe at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Brevis lit up the opening day of the first Test with a 41-ball 51, marking the third-fastest fifty by a batter on Test debut.

Brevis brought up his milestone in style, launching spinner Vincent Masekesa for a six over midwicket on the final delivery of the 19th over. While his half-century wasn't the fastest by a debutant, New Zealand's Tim Southee and England's Jacob Bethell reached theirs in 29 and 37 balls, respec...