Nineteen-year-old Luhandre Pretorius has become the youngest centurion for South Africa scored as he spearheaded his team’s fight back on the opening day of the first cricket test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Pretorius and another debutant, Dewald Brevis, shared in a 95-run sixth wicket partnership that took the Proteas from 55 for five to 248 for six, at tea. 💥 150 UP for Lhuan-dré Pretorius on debut! 🏏 It’s hard to put into words what a scintillating innings this has been: pure shot-making brilliance 🇿🇦💪! A debut for the ages! 🔥#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/qWJ5w6pFsh — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 28, 2025 He broke the record held by another left-hander, Graeme Pollock. Pretorius was unbeaten on 128 off 141 deliveries, while Brevis made 51 off 41 balls. A fantastic day so far for Lhuan-dré Pretorius, who has anchored the Proteas Men into a strong position heading into the final session. 💪🏏 At tea, it is 248/6 after 59 overs. A solid platform has been set with an exciting final passage of play still to come on Day 1. 🇿🇦🔥… pic.twitter.com/BakX7SJ9S0 — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 28, 2025