Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius? South African cricket team's latest find
At just 19 years and 93 days old, Lhuan-dre Pretorius became the 10th youngest player ever to score a Test century and the fifth youngest to do so on debut. In the process, he shattered a 61-year-old South African record, surpassing the legendary Graeme Pollock, who previously held the title of the youngest South African to score a Test hundred back in 1964. Check AUS vs SA 2nd T20I LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here
Pretorius had already turned heads with a standout performance in the 2025 SA20 season, where he topped the run charts and earned his place in the Proteas setup. He was also signed by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as a replacement player, a nod to his growing reputation in the T20 circuit. Pretorius looking to impress against Australia
Currently part of South Africa's squad for the ongoing T20I series against Australia, Pretorius continues to show versatility and adaptability across formats. With a fearless approach, clean ball-striking, and a temperament suited to international cricket, he's seen as a major prospect for South Africa as they build toward future campaigns in all formats.
In the 2023–24 CSA T20 Knockout Challenge, Pretorius impressed again, finishing as the sixth-highest run-getter. His T20 franchise debut came the following summer with the Paarl Royals in January 2025, where he made an immediate impact by scoring a career-best 97 in his very first game.
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