Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score

The global cricket landscape has witnessed a historic milestone as 20-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 188 runs from just 79 balls during a domestic T20 fixture in South Africa. This phenomenal performance not only drove his team, the Titans, to a decisive victory but also shattered a world record that had stood for over a decade.

Hosted at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, the match saw the Titans rack up an imposing total of 267-3 in their allotted 20 overs. Pretorius was the central architect of the innings, unleashing an aggressive display featuring 13 sixes and 15 fours, which sustained a staggering strike rate of 237.97 throughout his time at the crease.

This remarkable feat eclipsed the legendary 175 not out set by Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the 2013 Indian Premier League. Pretorius reached his half-century off 24 balls, required only 16 additional deliveries to reach three figures, and accelerated to 150 runs in just 58 balls.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

Before achieving this record-breaking milestone, Pretorius had already gained international experience, having represented South Africa in 17 T20 internationals, three one-day internationals, and two Test matches. Such high-level exposure undoubtedly sharpened his composure and scoring prowess under competitive pressure.