19-Year-Old Lhuan-dre Pretorius Smashes 98*, Misses Century by Two Runs

• Lhuan-dre Pretorius, 19, scored an unbeaten 98 runs off 65 balls for Paarl Royals in the South Africa T20 League.
• He narrowly missed his century by just two runs on the last ball of the innings.
• Pretorius opened with Asa Tribe, forming a 100-run partnership, with Tribe scoring 51.
• His explosive innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, contributing to Paarl Royals' total of 181/3.
• He scored 52 runs off 12 balls during his knock.

Why It Matters: Lhuan-dre Pretorius' explosive 98* innings showcased his talent, despite narrowly missing a century.