Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score
South African cricketer Lhuan-dre Pretorius has set a new record for the highest individual score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188. His performance helped the Titans secure a dominant victory over the Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in T20 cricket history, surpassing a long-standing record held by Chris Gayle.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made a century in a Test and T20 for South Africa
Titans 267-3 (20 overs): Pretorius 188* (79); Boast 1-46
Knights 143 (17.2 overs): Cloete 39 (25); Ferreira 3-16
Lhuan-dre Pretorius has broken Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.
The 20-year-old South African's knock off 79 deliveries, including 13 sixes and 15 fours, helped Titans post 267-3 against Knights in the CSA T20 Challenge.
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