Match 44
Chennai
CSK
MI
Match 45
Hyderabad
SRH
KKR
Match 46
Ahmedabad
GT
PBKS
Match 47
Mumbai
MI
LSG
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27-03-2006 |
| Birth Place | |
| Current Age | 20 yrs |
| Role | Wicket Keeper |
| Batting Style | Left Handed |
| Bowling Style | - |
| M | I | N/O | R | BF | Avg | S/R | HS | 200s | 100s | 50s | 4x | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 3 | 0 | 235 | 253 | 78.33 | 92.89 | 153 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7 |
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 0 | 142 | 145 | 47.33 | 97.93 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 3 |
| T20I | 13 | 13 | 0 | 201 | 157 | 15.46 | 128.03 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
| FC | 13 | 20 | 2 | 947 | 1370 | 52.61 | 69.12 | 120 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 125 | 12 |
| List A | 21 | 21 | 1 | 868 | 765 | 43.40 | 113.46 | 123 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 100 | 28 |
| T20 | 51 | 50 | 2 | 1300 | 919 | 27.08 | 141.46 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 149 | 47 |
| IPL | 24 | 23 | 1 | 621 | 422 | 28.23 | 147.16 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 66 | 24 |
| M | I | O | Balls | Maiden | R | W | AVG | S/R | E/R | BEST BOWL | 5 WKT | 10 WKT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 13 | 2 | 12 | 72 | 2 | 35 | 0 | - | - | 2.92 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 21 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 34.00 | 36.00 | 5.67 | 1/8 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 51 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | - | - | 16.50 | 0/11 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 24 | 1 | 0.4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | - | - | 16.50 | 0/11 | 0 | 0 |
Born on 27 March 2006 in Potchefstroom, South Africa, Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius is a prodigious talent who has rapidly ascended to the forefront of South African cricket. A dynamic left-handed wicketkeeper-batter, Pretorius was a standout in the elite school system, attending St Stithians College before moving to Cornwall Hill College to further his provincial prospects. Growing up with a deep passion for the game, he spent his youth honing his skills in backyard nets and local clubs, eventually becoming a centerpiece of the national Under-19 structure.
As a player, Pretorius is defined by his fearless, aggressive approach at the top of the order. He possesses a unique batting technique characterized by an open stance, precise footwork, and a distinctive wrist-whipping motion that draws comparisons to a field hockey player's execution. Known for his clean ball-striking, he has the rare ability to take on world-class bowlers from the very first delivery, often using a short-arm pull or powerful drives to dictate the pace of the game. Behind the stumps, his athletic wicketkeeping and calm composure in high-pressure situations make him a dual-threat asset for any team.
His domestic and franchise career skyrocketed in 2025 following a stellar showing as South Africa’s leading run-scorer at the 2024 ICC U19 World Cup. Representing the Titans in South African domestic cricket, he made a sensational First-Class debut with a century. In the franchise arena, he became a household name with the Paarl Royals in the SA20, where he scored a career-best 97 on debut and finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer in 2025, finishing with 397 runs in 12 games. His explosive T20 form earned him international recognition, leading to stints with Hampshire in the Vitality Blast and a selection by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Pretorius made a historic start to his international career in 2025, becoming one of the youngest South Africans to score a Test century on debut with 153 against Zimbabwe. He further solidified his place in the side with a strong 57 on his ODI debut against Pakistan. Subsequently, he was retained by RR ahead of the 2026 season. Lhuan holds a really bright future as this young Protea takes giant strides in the world of rapidly growing, explosive teenagers.
