Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the 18-Year-Old South African Who Scored a Quick Fifty on His SA20 Debut?

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius, an 18-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, has hogged the limelight with his memorable debut in the SA20 league. Playing for the Paarl Royals, Pretorius smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 31 balls against Sunrisers Eastern Cape while chasing 176.

He was eventually dismissed for 97 runs from 51 balls with the help of 10 boundaries and 6 sixes. He fell just 3 run short of his maiden SA20 century.

Here’s a closer look at the journey of this rising star.

Early Life and Career

Born on March 27, 2006, in Potchefstroom, South Africa, Lhuan-dre Pretorius showed his cricketing skills from a young age. He quickly earned a spot in South Africa’s Under-19 team.

In the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, Pretorius was one of the standout performers, scoring 287 runs in six matches, including three half-centuries. His 76-run knock against India in the semi-final was a highlight of the tournament.

Pretorius made his first-class debut for the Titans in December 2024 and scored a brilliant 120 in his very first match.

Pretorius is known for his aggressive batting and sharp wicketkeeping skills. His attacking approach makes him a dangerous batter in limited-overs cricket. He has a knack for scoring quickly, as seen in his SA20 debut, where he helped set the tone for Paarl Royals’ chase.

With consistent performances in first-class matches, and now in SA20, Pretorius is seen as one of South Africa’s brightest young talents. Many believe he has the potential to represent the national team in the near future.

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