Lhuan-dre Pretorius Hits Maiden T20I Century as South Africa Reach Tri-Series Final

Lhuan-dre Pretorius Hits T20I Century as South Africa Beat Namibia

Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed his maiden T20I century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs to qualify for the T20I Tri-Series final in Windhoek on Friday.

Pretorius scored 101 off 53 balls, including five fours and eight sixes, while Connor Esterhuizen blasted 88 off 40 deliveries as South Africa posted a formidable 228/4. The pair added 156 runs for the opening wicket to put the Proteas firmly in control. Namibia responded strongly through Louren Steenkamp and Jan Frylinck, who shared a 119-run opening stand. Frylinck smashed 72 off 36 balls at a strike rate of 200, while Steenkamp contributed 61 before retiring hurt.

Despite their spirited chase, Namibia finished 11 runs short. South Africa will now face Zimbabwe in the final.

Sahir Usman

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