Pretorius takes tri-series batting honours

The young Proteas opener collected the batting award after dominating attacks during the tournament.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius was named Batter of the Tournament after scoring 226 runs in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series.

The left-hander’s campaign included a blistering 94 against Zimbabwe and a century against hosts Namibia.

Pretorius struck 101 as South Africa amassed 228-4 against Namibia, becoming the centrepiece of another commanding batting display.

However, a groin injury ruled him out of the final against Zimbabwe.

Despite his absence, the 20-year-old’s earlier performances were enough to secure the tournament’s batting award.

Pretorius finished level with Player of the Tournament Dewald Brevis on 226 runs as the Proteas claimed the title.

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