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Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius is an exciting prospect from South Africa who plays a brand of cricket that's simply phenomenal. This young upstart first impressed everyone with his performance in the Under-19 World Cup, then had an extraordinary SA20 season, and went on to score a century in his debut First-Class match and also in the final. His remarkable performances have now forced selectors to consider him for a maiden T20I call-up for the upcoming Tri-Series, which also features New Zealand and Zimbabwe.

His batting prowess has been acknowledged and appreciated even by the modern-day greats of cricket like Ben Stokes, David Miller, Joe Root, etc. It would be exciting to see him on the world stage and square off with some of the best players in the world, if he gets the chance to make his first international appearance in the upcoming Tri-Series.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Biography

Lhuan-dre Pretorius was born on 27 March 2006, in Potchefstroom, a city known for its cricket culture. Lhuan-dre and his younger brother, Vihan, were exposed to cricket at a young age because they grew up in a family that was very interested in the game. Lhuan-dre Pretorius education took him to St. Stithians College, and he immediately made an impression by scoring a century in his first game for the school's first XI. He set a new standard for the school with his outstanding performances throughout his time there, scoring over 4,400 runs and 16 hundreds overall. He completed his higher education at the Cornwall Hill College in Centurion.

Full NameLhuan‑dre Gilbert Pretorius
Date of BirthMarch 27, 2006
Age19 years (as of June 2025)
NationalitySouth African
Birth PlacePotchefstroom, South Africa
HeightApprox. 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Current Teams

South Africa U-19

Titans (FC and T20)

Paarl Royals (SA20)

Rajasthan Royals (IPL)

RoleWicket‑keeper Batsman
Batting StyleLeft‑handed
Debut

19 Dec 2024, vs Warriors | FC

19 Sep 2023, vs Knights | List A

15 Mar 2024, LIONS | T20

Jersey No.

#27 (FC, Paarl Royals, Rajasthan Royals)

#80 (Vitality Blast)

Net WorthNot publicly available (early career, no major public disclosures)
Relationship StatusNot publicly disclosed

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Religion & Caste

Lhuan-dre Pretorius hasn't publicly disclosed his religion anywhere in any official records or even on his social media accounts. However, he is believed to be a Christian by religion.

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius Family

Lhuan-dre Preturius comes from a tightly knit, loving, and supportive family. His family consists of just him, his two parents, and his brother. The youngster has got huge support from his family, which has made him so successful early in his career.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Father

Lhuan-dre Pretorius father, Abe Pretorius, was a big supporter in his journey to being a cricketer. He had a very close bond with his son and continues to follow his son's career.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Mother

There is no information available on Lhuan-dre Pretorius mother. Her name is not known, but it is believed that she has played a key role in his growth.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Brother

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has a younger brother named Vihan. He shares the same passion as his brother and has shown great promise with his game. Both the brothers want to make a big name for their country.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Sister

The data from all the official records and verified sources says that Lhuan-dre Pretorius only has a brother, and there is no mention of a sister.

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius Instagram

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has an Instagram account under the handle @lhuandre.pretorius, where he has more than 39k followers. He regularly posts his photos and updates of his personal and professional life on the platform, including his IPL career and international career as well.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Twitter

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has an X (formerly known as Twitter) account under the handle @l_drePretorius, where he has more than 250 followers. He shares glimpses from his cricketing journey on the platform. Pretorius has shared several posts related to his time in the IPL and the SA20.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Facebook

Lhuan-dre Pretorius also has a Facebook account under the handle Lhuandre Pretorius, where he has less than 100 friends at the moment. He is not a regular user of his Facebook account as it has just a single post from 2018.

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius Jersey Number

Lhuan-dre Pretorius mostly sports the 27-number jersey in domestic cricket as well as in franchise cricket leagues. He has just strayed way from the number in the Vitality Blast tournament where he dons the 80-number jersey.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Relationships

Lhuan-dre Pretorius hasn't publicly disclosed his dating history either in interviews or on his social media. He has always maintained silence over his private life, and his more focused on his cricketing career at the moment.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Girlfriend

Since there is no information on his personal relationships, we can't determine if the teenager even has a girlfriend. There are no personal details available about her at the moment.

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius Net Worth & Salary

There isn't any information available regarding Lhuan-dre Pretorius net worth. Since he has only played domestic cricket and franchise cricket, a lot of information isn't disclosed publicly. We only know his IPL salary for the 2025 season, where he represented the Rajasthan Royals. He was purchased for his base price of ₹ 30 lakh (~$36,000). Other than this, nothing is known.

CategoryAmount & Details
Net Worth (Estimated)Not publicly disclosed; early-career player with limited earnings publicly known
IPL 2025 (Rajasthan Royals)₹ 30 lakh base price (~$36,000) as replacement player
SA20 2025 (Paarl Royals)R75,000 (approximately $4,000)
Domestic Contracts (Titans)Standard domestic/provincial contracts; exact figures not publicly released

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius Career

Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Image Credits: Official Instagram account of Lhuan-dre Pretorius/@lhuandre.pretorius)

Lhuan-dre Pretorius made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in June 2025 and went on to score his maiden international Test century in this game. He scored a fiery 153 off just 160 balls, laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes in this innings, and broke several records on the way. Prior to this, he had only played in domestic cricket and franchise cricket. He made his debut in domestic cricket on 19 September 2023 in the Knights vs SA Emerging List A match at Bloemfontein.

He then made his T20 debut on 15 March with the LIONS vs Titans match at Johannesburg. Lastly, he made his First-Class debut on 19th December 2024 in the Warriors vs Titans match played at Gqeberha.

Domestic Career

From FC, Lhuan-dre Pretorius has scored 485 runs from 10 innings (7 matches) at an impressive average of 60.62 with a high score of 120. He also has 3 centuries, a fifty, 59 fours, and 7 sixes in the format. In List A cricket, he has scored 577 runs from 14 matches at an average of 44.38 with a high score of 120. He also has 2 centuries, 3 fifties, 68 fours, and 19 sixes in the format. Furthermore, he has scored 1,021 runs from 38 T20 matches at an average of 28.36 with a top score of 97. He also has 6 fifties, 124 fours, and 37 sixes in the format.

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
FC710248512060.6275364.403159740
List A1414157712044.38520110.96236819110
T20s3837110219728.36697146.480612437161

Other Leagues Career

Lhuan-dre Pretorius has been a part of the Vitality Blast, where he represented the Hampshire Hawks. He played 4 matches for them in which he scored 110 runs at an average of 36.66 with a high score of 44 not out. He was also a part of the Indian Premier League for just one match, but unfortunately, he didn't get to play. In SA20, he represented the Paarl Royals and scored 397 runs for them from 12 matches at an average of 33.08 with a high score of 97.

TournamentMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Vitality Blast44111044*36.6678141.020013400
IPL100
SA20121203979733.08238166.8003471650

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius Achievements & Awards

Lhuan-dre Pretorius career has just started, and he already has some very extraordinary accolades for himself. He became the leading run-scorer for South Africa – 287 runs at an average of 57.40 during the 2023-24 U‑19 World Cup. In 2024, he scored a century (120) on his First-Class debut vs the Warriors. In 2025, he won 4 major awards at the Titans Annual Awards, including Player of the Year and First-Class Player. He currently scored a century on his Test debut vs Zimbabwe and became the youngest South African to score 50+ and 100+ in a debut match.

WhenAchievement / Award
2023–24Leading run-scorer for South Africa – 287 runs at an average of 57.40 in the U‑19 World Cup
2024Scored a century (120) on First-Class debut vs Warriors
2025Won 4 major awards at the Titans Annual Awards, including Player of the Year and First-Class Player
2025Scored a century on Test debut vs Zimbabwe; youngest South African to score 50+ and 100+ in debut match

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FAQs

Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius?

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Lhuan‑dre Pretorius is a promising young South African cricketer making a splash as an aggressive left‑handed opening batter and occasional wicket‑keeper.

What is Lhuan-dre Pretorius age and birthday?

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He is currently 19 years old, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius birthday comes on 27 March every year.

What is Lhuan-dre Pretorius height?

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius stands at 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.

Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius girlfriend?

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Neither in interviews nor on social media has Pretorius revealed his past relationships. He has never discussed his personal life in public.

How many centuries has Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored?

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius has scored a total of 5 centuries so far - 3 from First-Class cricket and 2 from List A.

What is Lhuan-dre Pretorius net worth and salary?

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Information on Lhuan-dre Pretorius's net worth is not accessible. Many details are not made available because he has only played domestic and franchise cricket. Only his 2025 IPL salary, during which he played for the Rajasthan Royals, is known to us. At his base price of ₹30 lakh (about $36,000), he was acquired. We don't know anything else.

What is Lhuan-dre Pretorius jersey number?

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In both domestic and franchise cricket leagues, Pretorius primarily wears the 27-number jersey. In the Vitality Blast tournament, where he wears the 80-number shirt, he has recently deviated from the number.

What are Lhuan-dre Pretorius career achievements?

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Even though Lhuan-dre Pretorius' career is just getting started, he has already earned some quite noteworthy honors. During the 2023–24 U–19 World Cup, he scored 287 runs at an average of 57.40, making him South Africa’s top run scorer in the event. When he made his First-Class debut against the Warriors in 2024, he scored a century (120). He took home four key Titans Annual Awards honors in 2025, including Player of the Year and First-Class Player. He is presently the youngest South African to score 50+ and 100+ in a debut match, having made a century in his Test debut against Zimbabwe.

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