Lhuan‑dre Pretorius’ 17‑year‑old brother, Vihan, has been named in the SA U19 squad for a three‑match Youth ODI series against Bangladesh in Benoni, followed by a Tri‑Series in Harare.
The tour forms part of the Junior Proteas’ build‑up to the 2026 U19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe next year.
Titans batsman Vihan Pretorius, Lions batsman Armaan Manack and Lions pace bowler Corne Botha earn maiden call‑ups, with KZN Inland batsman Muhammad Bulbulia and Lions all‑rounder Jason Rowles retaining the joint-captaincy role.
Vihan is a promising all-rounder – a right‑handed batsman and right‑arm medium bowler – currently playing for Northern Champions Cubs and having represented Titans at U16 level.
In two U19 invitational matches last year, he scored 122 runs at an average of 61 and took a wicket.
SA U19 squad – Muhammad Bulbulia (c, KZN Inland), Jason Rowles (c, Lions), JJ Basson (Lions), Corne Botha (Lions), Daniel Bosman (WP), Paul James (WP), Enathi Khitshini (Badgers), Adnaan Lagadien (WP), Bandile Mbatha (Dolphins), Armaan Manack (Lions), Bayanda Majola (Dolphins), Kamogelo Phiri (Lions), Vihan Pretorius (Titans), Ntando Soni (Warriors), Jorich van Schalkwyk (Titans).
Youth ODI Series fixtures:
14 July (09:30): CSA U19 Invitation XI vs Bangladesh U19, Groenkloof Oval, Pretoria
17 July (09:30): 1st YODI, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
19 July (09:30): 2nd YODI, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
22 July (09:30): 3rd YODI, Willowmoore Park, Benoni
Youth ODI Tri-Series Fixtures
25 July (09:15): Zimbabwe U19 vs SA U19, Sunrise Sports Club, Harare
26 July (09:15): SA U19 vs Bangladesh U19, Sunrise Sports Club, Harare
28 July (09:15): Zimbabwe U19 vs Bangladesh U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
29 July (09:15): Zimbabwe U19 vs SA U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
31 July (09:15): Bangladesh U19 vs SA U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
1 August (09:15): Zimbabwe U19 vs Bangladesh U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
4 August (09:15): Zimbabwe U19 vs SA U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
6 August (09:15): SA U19 vs Bangladesh U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
8 August (09:15): Zimbabwe U19 vs Bangladesh U19, Harare Sports Club, Harare
10 August (09:15): Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
