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World Record Smashed as Batter Slams 188 Not Out in T20

The 20-year-old passed Chris Gayle’s 175 not out with 13 sixes and 15 fours, and Titans finished on 267/3.

  • On Friday, Proteas batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius broke the T20 world record by smashing an unbeaten 188 off 79 balls for the Titans against the Knights in Bloemfontein.
  • Returning from injury, the 20-year-old Pretorius had scored a maiden T20 International century against Namibia last month, cementing his recent explosive form for South Africa.
  • Pretorius unleashed 13 sixes and 15 fours during his record-breaking knock, propelling the Titans to 267/3, the second-highest team total in the competition's history.
  • At the Mangaung Oval, the Titans secured a 124-run victory after Donovan Ferreira, the bowler, took 3-16 to dismiss the Knights for 143.
  • Pretorius emphasized the team's mindset, stating, "We go out there to hit the ball as hard as we possibly can," while noting that records remain secondary to team objectives.
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IOL broke the news in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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