South African cricketer Lhuan-dre Pretorius set a new world record for the highest individual score in a 20-over match on October 9, 2026. Playing for the Titans, he scored an unbeaten 188 runs from 79 balls.
Pretorius surpassed Chris Gayle’s 2013 record of 175. The 20-year-old hit 13 sixes and 15 fours, helping the Titans finish their innings on 267 for three. This follows his recent century against Namibia in September 2026.