Pretorius and another debutant, Dewald Brevis, shared in a 95-run sixth wicket partnership that took the Proteas from 55 for five to 248 for six, at tea.
💥 150 UP for Lhuan-dré Pretorius on debut! 🏏
It’s hard to put into words what a scintillating innings this has been: pure shot-making brilliance 🇿🇦💪!
A debut for the ages! 🔥#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/qWJ5w6pFsh
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 28, 2025
He broke the record held by another left-hander, Graeme Pollock. Pretorius was unbeaten on 128 off 141 deliveries, while Brevis made 51 off 41 balls.
A fantastic day so far for Lhuan-dré Pretorius, who has anchored the Proteas Men into a strong position heading into the final session. 💪🏏
At tea, it is 248/6 after 59 overs. A solid platform has been set with an exciting final passage of play still to come on Day 1. 🇿🇦🔥… pic.twitter.com/BakX7SJ9S0
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 28, 2025
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