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South African young talents Lwande Pretorius Turned heads with an impressive debut in his first game SA20 2025. The left-handed batsman impressed with his brilliant performance in the 03rd match of the tournament at Palboran Park.
Breakthrough performance by Lhuan-dre Pretorius
this pearl royals The star scored an impressive 51-ball 97 runs against the Sunrise Hotel Eastern Cape. The young batsman had a brilliant innings as he faced a challenging bowling attack Marco Janssen, Richard Gleesonand Liam Dawson. During his brilliant batting, he hit 6 sixes and 10 fours.
Praise from England legend
Pretorius’ performance has been met with widespread praise, including praise from England’s Test captain Ben Stokes. The Christchurch-born cricketer cited Pretoria as an example and highlighted the importance of cricket franchises in providing opportunities for young talents to showcase their skills on a major platform.
One of the many things franchise cricket does is give young/inexperienced but very talented players the opportunity to play against the best players in the world on the biggest stage and showcase their quality.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius is doing it now 👏— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) January 11, 2025
Who is Pretoria?
Born in Potchefstroom, Pretorius quickly rose through the ranks from schoolboy to a well-known figure in professional cricket. Pretorius is known for his aggressive and sophisticated batting style, which has attracted the attention of cricket lovers and experts alike.
early life and education
While still at school, Pretorius balanced his studies and cricket, awaiting his exam results before entering the professional scene. His commitment to education and athletics highlighted his discipline and dedication. He completed most of his high school education at St. Stephen’s, a school known for producing professional athletes. In his final year he transferred to Mount Cornwall in Pretoria. At that time, Pretorius was already a member of the South Africa U-19 team.
international youth cricket
Pretorius have made their mark at under-19 level. He was South Africa’s top run-scorer during the 2023-24 Under-19 World Cup, amassing 287 runs in six matches and scoring three half-centuries in his service. The performance not only showcased his talent but also led South Africa to the semi-finals of the tournament.
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Domestic first release
Pretorius made his debut for the Titans in December 2024 and he immediately showed his potential, scoring a hundred (120) on his debut, making him a player to watch. The Titans emerged victorious, with Pretorius earning Man of the Match honors.
SA20 League Impact
His journey into the SA20 league with Paarl Royals has been nothing short of spectacular. On January 11, 2025, Pretorius almost stole the show with an explosive 97 runs off just 51 balls against the Eastern Cape Sunrisers. His aggressive knocks, including 10 fours and six sixes, proved his ability to dominate from the outset.
Notably, Pretorius has been named in the PARL Royals squad for the 2023-24 SA20 second season. However, he was unable to participate in the second season of the SA20 as he participated in the 2023-24 South Africa U-19 World Cup and emerged as the team’s top run-scorer.
What’s next for Pretoria?
After his breakthrough performance, expectations are growing as to how Pretorius will continue to develop his game. With his impressive performances, he caught the attention of fans and experts alike. His current form shows that he’s not just a one-off talent, but has the potential to become a consistent performer in the long run.
