The Birth of a Global Cricket Star
The Cricket fans around the world witnessed a rare moment of brilliance on 28, June 2025, when Lhuan-dre Pretorius a 19 years old South African left handed wicket keeper batter, scored a jaw dropping 153 runs on Test debut against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. His electrifying innings 153 off 160 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes cemented his place as a global sensation overnight.
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Records Shattered by Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Youngest South African to Score a Test Century
At 19 years and 93 days, Pretorius broke Graeme Pollock’s 61 year old record, becoming the youngest South African to score a Test century on debut.
Third South African to Score 150+ on Debut
Joining the elite list with Jacques Rudolph (222) and Andrew Hudson (163), Pretorius became just the third South African to reach this milestone.
Fastest 150 by a South African in Tests
Pretorius brought up 150 in just 157 balls smashing the previous record held by AB de Villiers (162 balls).
Seventh Ever Proteas Centurion on Debut
He now joins the ranks of just six other players in South African history to score a century in their debut Test match.
Career Stats Snapshot (As of June 2025)
| Format | Matches | Top Score | Avg | SR |
| Test | 1 | 153 | 153 | 95.6 |
| FC | 7 | 120 | 60.6 | — |
| LA | 14 | 120 | 44.4 | — |
| T20 | 38 | 97 | 28.4 | — |
Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius?
Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius,date of birth is 27 March, 2006, at Potchefstroom, South Africa. He is left handed batting style and Wicket-keeper batter.
From U-19 Star to Global Phenom
Youth Career Highlights
The top run scorer at the 2024 U-19 World Cup (287 runs)..
Domestic & Franchise Cricket
SA20 Debut (Jan 2025): 97 off 51 balls for Paarl Royals, earning praise from Ben Stokes.First-Class Debut (Dec 2024): Scored 120 for Titans.Vitality Blast 2025 that signed by Hampshire, became SA20’s top run-scorer (397 runs).
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IPL Breakthrough
That signed by Rajasthan Royals as IPL 2025 replacement for Nitish Rana (INR 30 lakh).
Test Call Up
He selected alongside Dewald Brevis for South Africa’s Test series against Zimbabwe in June 2025.
Why Pretorius is Trending Globally
The historic debut that fastest debut century, youngest SA centurion, and rapid-fire innings.His cross format dominance is excelled in U19, T20, first class, and now Test formats. The massive fan buzz that social media exploded with praise, and cricket legends drew comparisons to AB de Villiers.
Final Thoughts
The Lhuan-dre Pretorius test debut was not just a match performance, it was a defining moments in cricket history. From the breaking records to capturing hearts world-wide, Pretorius has signaled the arrival of a new global cricket superstar.