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Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score

Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score

Summary

Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 188 runs without getting out in a South African domestic T20 cricket match. This is the highest score ever made in a men's T20 match, beating Chris Gayle's previous record of 175 runs.

Key Facts

  • Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 188 not out in a T20 game for the Titans.
  • He hit 13 sixes and 15 fours during his innings of 79 balls.
  • Pretorius' score surpassed Chris Gayle’s 175-run record from 2013.
  • The match was part of the CSA T20 Challenge held in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
  • Pretorius reached 50 runs in 24 balls, 100 runs in 40 balls, and 150 runs in 58 balls.
  • The Titans scored 267 runs for 3 wickets in their 20 overs.
  • The Titans won by 124 runs after bowling out the Knights for 143 runs.
  • Pretorius has previously played other formats for South Africa, including Tests and One-Day Internationals.
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