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Lhuan-dre Pretorius sets T20I record with 53-ball century

Pretorius, 20, hits maiden T20I ton in 53 balls; South Africa beat Namibia by 11 runs.

South Africa opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 101 off 53 balls against Namibia to become the youngest full-member player to hit a T20I century. He reached the milestone at the age of 20 years and 161 days, surpassing Afghanistan's Hazratullah Zazai.

Pretorius reached his fifty in 28 balls before completing the hundred in 52 deliveries. His knock, along with Connor Esterhuizen's 88, powered South Africa to a thrilling 11-run win and a place in the tri-series final against Zimbabwe.

Pretorius plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. South Africa made it three wins from four games to top the group in the T20I Tri-series that also features Zimbabwe.

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  1. BreakingSep 5, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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