LHUAN DRE PRETORIUS BIOGRAPHY
| FULL NAME | Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| BORN | March 27, 2006 |
| HEIGHT | 5 ft 11 in (185 cm) |
| JERSEY NO. | 6 |
| BATTING STYLE | Left hand Bat |
| TEAM | South Africa |
| IPL | Rajasthan Royals |
| ROLE | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| ZODIAC SIGN | Aries |
| SCHOOL | St. Stithians College and Cornwall Hill College |
| LHUAN DRE PRETORIUS’S INSTAGRAM | @lhuandre.pretorius |
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LHUAN DRE PRETORIUS BIO
Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius is a highly promising South African professional cricketer, born on 27 March 2006, in Potchefstroom. Known for his aggressive, fearless approach and clean ball-striking as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he is considered one of South Africa’s brightest young prospects. He quickly rose through the age-group and school cricket systems, making a significant impact. His batting prowess has earned him recognition from cricket greats like Ben Stokes, David Miller, and Joe Root. His unique batting style involves an open stance, precise footwork, a deep knee bend, and Strong wrist-whipping motion, drawing comparisons to a field hockey player’s execution. He displays strong bottom-hand dominance and plays the ball late and under his eyes.
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LHUAN DRE PRETORIUS RECORDS
Youngest South African Test Centurion: At 19 years and 93 days, he became the youngest South African to score a Test match century (153 runs) on debut against Zimbabwe on 28 June 2025. This broke Graeme Pollock’s 60-year-old record (19 years and 317 days).
Youngest Player to Score 150 on Test Debut: He also became the youngest player in Test history to score 150 on debut (153 runs), breaking Pakistan’s Javed Miandad’s record (19 years and 119 days).
Luan Drie Pretorius has become the fastest batsman to score a century for South Africa in his Test debut. 19-year-old Pretorius completed his century in 112 balls, which is the fastest century played by any player in Test debut. Earlier this record was in the name of Stein van Zyl, who completed a century in 129 balls in the match against West Indies in December 2014. Let us tell you that Pretorius is the seventh South African cricketer to score a century in Test debut.
The wicketkeeper batsman has become the youngest batsman to score a century on Test debut for South Africa. He hit the shuttle at the age of 19 years and 93 days. With this, he has become the fifth youngest player to score a century on Test debut.
LHUAN DRE PRETORIUS AWARDS
Men’s Titans Player of the Year (2024-25)
Fans’ Player of the Year (2024-25)
Men’s First-Class Player of the Year (2024-25)
Men’s Newcomer of the Year (2024-25)
Named in the ICC Team of the Tournament for the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
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