Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Who Is Lhuan-dre Pretorius? South African Cricket’s New T20I Star
Lhuan-dre Pretorius is a 20-year-old cricketer from South Africa.
He bats left-handed.
In a match against Namibia, he scored 101 runs from 53 balls.
This was his first century in T20 international cricket.
He hit five fours and eight sixes.
He reached 100 by hitting two sixes in the last over.
His teammate Connor Esterhuizen also scored 88 runs.
Their batting helped South Africa make 228 runs.
Pretorius first became well known during the 2024 Under-19 World Cup.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored his maiden T20I century for South Africa against Namibia.
The 20-year-old left-hander made 101 from 53 balls, hitting five fours and eight sixes.
He reached 100 with two sixes in the final over before being dismissed by Gerhard Erasmus.
Connor Esterhuizen scored 88 as South Africa posted 228/4 in 20 overs.
Pretorius rose to prominence at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup and has played for Paarl Royals.
- Who
- South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius, alongside opening partner Connor Esterhuizen.
- What
- Pretorius scored his maiden T20I century, making 101 runs from 53 balls against Namibia.
- When
- Friday, in the final round-robin match of the Namibia Tri-nation T20I series; one report identifies the date as September 4.
- Where
- In Windhoek, Namibia; the reports describe the venue as either the Namibia Cricket Ground or Windhoek International Stadium.
- Why
- Pretorius was representing South Africa in the tri-series match and converted his innings into his first T20I hundred.
- Player
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius
- Age
- 20
- Century
- 101 runs off 53 balls
- Innings details
- Five fours and eight sixes
- South Africa total
- 228/4 in 20 overs
- Opening partner
- Connor Esterhuizen scored 88
- Under-19 record
- South Africa's highest run-scorer at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, with 287 runs in six matches
- Career pathway
- Pretorius has played for Paarl Royals and was signed as a replacement player by Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League
