{
  "id": 11571537,
  "title": "Rajasthan Royals star creates history, surpasses Gayle for highest T20 score",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/rajasthan-royals-star-creates-history-surpasses-gayle-for-highest-t20",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:13:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rajasthan-royals-star-creates-history-surpasses-chris-gayle-for-highest-t20-score/articleshow/134650352.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 20-year-old left-hander, shattered the record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket with an unbeaten 188 off just 79 balls. The South African played for Titans against Knights in a CSA T20 Challenge fixture. Pretorius’ innings, marked by 15 fours and 13 sixes, surpassed Chris Gayle's previous record of 175 not out set in 2013 while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India. His strike rate of 237.97 put him in a league of his own. Despite reaching within reach of 200, Pretorius ran out of deliveries to claim the landmark. His innings now stand as the highest in the 20-over format, outpacing even Aaron Finch’s 172 scored for Australia against Zimbabwe in 2018. Pretorius’ previous form, including a 101 off 53 balls in a T20 international last month, has been impressive. However, he has faced injury problems during his recent rise. Pretorius is part of Rajasthan Royals squad in the IPL, but has struggled to secure a regular spot in the team.",
  "summary": "Lhuan-dre Pretorius has made T20 cricket history with his phenomenal score of 188 runs off 79 balls while playing for the Titans against the Knights. This feat breaks Chris Gayle's former record of 175 runs, showcasing Pretorius's exceptional talent as he maintained a striking rate of 237.97. His recent century for South Africa further underscores his remarkable consistency and prowess on the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Lhuan-dre Pretorius scores 188 runs in T20 debut",
    "Surpasses Chris Gayle's previous record of 175",
    "Sets new highest individual score in 20-over format"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This record-breaking score cements Lhuan-dre Pretorius' position as a leading hitter in T20 cricket, eclipsing a long-standing mark held by Chris Gayle and vaulting him ahead of other top players.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}