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Pretorius Hits Unbeaten 188 as Titans Beat Knights by 124 Runs

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of an archival 2003 view of St George's Oval in South Africa, with spectators in grandstands, a light mast and cricket outfield, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes; contextual cricket imagery, not Mangaung Oval or Pretorius's October 2026 innings.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored an unbeaten 188 from 79 balls as Titans beat Knights by 124 runs at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on October 2. The 20-year-old South African batter struck 15 fours and 13 sixes in the South African T20 match. His innings surpassed Chris Gayle's unbeaten 175 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in the 2013 Indian Premier League. Titans finished on 267/3 after 20 overs. Knights were bowled out for 143, leaving Pretorius's side with the victory.

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