dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's T20 scoring record
South African cricketer Lhuan-dré Pretorius set a new world record for the highest individual score in a T20 match, scoring 188 runs off 79 balls. This performance surpassed the previous record held by Chris Gayle and highlights the rising talent in South African cricket.
Why it matters
The achievement marks a significant milestone in professional cricket, demonstrating the evolution of scoring capabilities in the T20 format.
Titans opening batter Lhuan-dré Pretorius celebrates his century in their Pro20 Cup clash against the Knights in Bloemfontein on Friday night. Picture: Charle Lombard/Gallo Images
Titans big hitter Lhuan-dré Pretorius has broken West Indian legend Chris Gayle’s T20 individual scoring record after he slammed 15 fours and 13 sixes in an unbeaten 188 off just 79 deliveries for his franchise in their Pro20 Cup clash against the Knights at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
Gayle held the previous record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket, after he smashed a 175 not out off 66 balls for the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Pune Warriors in the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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