Aussies in awe of 'Baby AB' as focus turns to ODIs

Dewald Brevis has taken the long handle to Australia. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Glenn Maxwell knows a thing or two about the burden of nicknames, and even he's been blown away by the South African rising star dubbed 'Baby AB'.

Maxwell was the hero on Saturday night in Cairns, blasting an unbeaten 62 off 36 balls to lead Australia to a thrilling two-wicket T20 victory over South Africa with just one ball to spare.