Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks T20 world record with unbeaten 188

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius hit 188 not out to break Chris Gayle's long-standing T20 world record.

South African batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius has broken the world record for the highest individual score in men's T20 cricket. Playing for the Lions in a domestic match against the Dolphins, the player hit an unbeaten 188 runs off just 71 balls. His extraordinary innings surpassed the previous record of 175 not out set by West Indies legend Chris Gayle in 2013.

Pretorius reached his half-century in 24 balls, his century in 40 balls, and his 150 in 58 balls.
The historic innings included 17 sixes and 13 fours during the CSA T20 Challenge match.
The previous record of 175 runs was set by Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in 2013.

By the numbers

188runs scored by Pretorius

71balls faced by Pretorius

175runs in the previous record by Chris Gayle

17sixes hit during the innings

Why it matters

The T20 format is known for rapid scoring, but individual scores exceeding 150 remain extremely rare. Pretorius's feat represents a significant milestone in domestic cricket and highlights the rising talent in South African cricket.

What outlets agree on

Lhuan-dre Pretorius broke Chris Gayle's T20 world record by scoring an unbeaten 188 runs in a South African domestic match.

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