World Record Smashed as Batter Slams 188 Not Out in T20
The 20-year-old passed Chris Gayle’s 175 not out with 13 sixes and 15 fours, and Titans finished on 267/3.
- On Friday, Proteas batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius broke the T20 world record by smashing an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls for the Titans against the Knights in Bloemfontein.
- Returning from injury, the 20-year-old Pretorius had scored a maiden T20 International century against Namibia last month, cementing his recent explosive form for South Africa.
- Pretorius unleashed 13 sixes and 15 fours during his record-breaking knock, propelling the Titans to 267/3, the second-highest team total in the competition's history.
- At the Mangaung Oval, the Titans secured a 124-run victory after Donovan Ferreira, the bowler, took 3-16 to dismiss the Knights for 143.
- Pretorius emphasized the team's mindset, stating, "We go out there to hit the ball as hard as we possibly can," while noting that records remain secondary to team objectives.
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Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayles record for highest individual T20 score with unbeaten 188
South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls to break Chris Gayle's record for the highest individual score in men's T20 cricket during the CSA T20 Challenge match between Titans and Knights in Bloemfontein.
Lhuan dre-Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle’s 175 record, sets new highest score in T20s
Pretorius beat Gayle’s record from 2013, when the West Indian scored 175* for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the now disbanded Pune Warriors India in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
188 not out: SA star breaks Chris Gayle’s T20 world record score of 175*
Opening the batting for Titans against Knights in Bloemfontein, Lhuan-dre Pretorius went on a rampage, smashing 15 fours and 13 sixes as he remained unbeaten, propelling his side to 267 for three in 20 overs.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius Breaks Chris Gayle's Record for Highest Individual T20 Score with Unbeaten 188
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls to break Chris Gayle's record for the highest individual score in men's T20 cricket during the CSA T20 Challenge match between Titans and Knights in Bloemfontein. Sports News | Lhuan-dre Pretorius Breaks Chris Gayle's Record for Highest Individual T20 Score with Unbeaten 188.
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