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Pretorius Smashes Maiden T20I Ton in Style
4 Sep
Summary
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored his first T20I century off 53 balls.
- Pretorius smashed eight sixes and five fours in his unbeaten 101.
- South Africa secured a win in the final round-robin game.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius delivered a stellar performance, smashing his first T20I century in the final round-robin game of the Tri-nation T20I series. Playing against Namibia at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Pretorius reached the milestone off just 53 balls. His innings was a display of power-hitting, including five fours and eight sixes, contributing significantly to South Africa's total.
Pretorius's century was crucial for South Africa's victory. He reached his fifty in just 28 balls after a steady start, accelerating his scoring rate post-powerplay. Despite his partner Connor Esterhuizen also playing a significant role, Pretorius ensured he capitalized on his form, finishing on an unbeaten 101. This performance marks a significant achievement for the South African left-hander in the shortest format of the game.
