October 03, 2026

Pretorius scores 188 not out to break record for highest individual T20 innings

The 20-year-old had been on course for a double century before the Titans’ innings ended on 267 for three

Pretorius scores 188 not out to break record for highest individual T20 innings
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Reuters

Published : 03 Oct 2026, 06:59 PM

Updated : 03 Oct 2026, 07:03 PM

Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 188 not out from 79 balls for South Africa's Titans franchise against the Knights in a domestic CSA T20 Challenge fixture on Friday, setting the highest individual score in the 20-over format.

Pretorius launched 13 sixes and 15 fours as he passed the previous top mark of 175 not out by former West Indies international Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League in 2013.

Pretorius, 20, was well on course for a double-ton but ran out of overs as the Titans finished their innings on 267 for three.

The left-hander has been in form of late but also blighted by injury. His previous innings was a 53-ball 101 for South Africa in a T20 international against Namibia last month.

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