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When South Africa found themselves reeling at 23/3, few could have predicted what came next, but debutant Lhuan-dré Pretorius had other plans. The 19-year-old stepped up with nerves of steel and the poise of a veteran, smashing a brilliant 100 off 112 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes, striking at nearly 90. His confident strokeplay, calculated aggression, and calm under pressure marked not just an incredible innings but the birth of a new Proteas star. He's now the youngest South African to ever score a century on Test debut, and only the 7th overall, a milestone that’s already lighting up social media timelines.
Praise poured in from every corner, Ben Stokes, Tabraiz Shamsi, Junaid Khan, to name a few, and fans alike have lauded Pretorius for an innings many are calling “generation-defining.” Cricket South Africa hailed him as the "future of the game," while fans flooded platforms with messages celebrating this fearless knock. It wasn’t just a hundred, it was a statement. Lhuan-dré Pretorius has arrived, and Test cricket may never look the same again.
Praise poured in from every corner, Ben Stokes, Tabraiz Shamsi, Junaid Khan, to name a few, and fans alike have lauded Pretorius for an innings many are calling “generation-defining.” Cricket South Africa hailed him as the "future of the game," while fans flooded platforms with messages celebrating this fearless knock. It wasn’t just a hundred, it was a statement. Lhuan-dré Pretorius has arrived, and Test cricket may never look the same again.
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