Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for highest T20 score with unbeaten 188
BBC Sport reports that Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made history by breaking Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match. In a domestic fixture in South Africa, Pretorius scored an unbeaten 188 off 79 deliveries, surpassing Gayle's previous record of 175.
Pretorius' record-breaking innings included 13 sixes and 15 fours, achieved with a staggering strike rate of 237.97. He reached 50 off just 24 balls and took just 16 more to reach three figures.
The match, part of the CSA T20 Challenge, saw Titans defeat Knights by 124 runs.
Image source: Getty Images Image caption: Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made a century in a Test and T20 for South Africa
This remarkable achievement highlights Pretorius' exceptional talent and comes after a successful career so far, including matches for both South Africa and his franchise.