Matthew Breetzke shatters multiple records on ODI debut
Breetzke becomes fourth South African batter to score a century on debut
LAHORE: South Africa’s young opener Matthew Breetzke broke a 47-year-old record with his marathon 150-run knock in the second match of the tri-nation ODI series against New Zealand here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.
The right-handed opener, who smashed 11 fours and five sixes during his enterprising knock, became only the fourth South African batter to score a century on ODI debut, joining the likes of Colin Ingram, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks.
South African batters to score a century on ODI debut
| Batter | Opposition | Year |
| Matthew Breetzke | New Zealand | 2025 |
| Reeza Hendricks | Sri Lanka | 2018 |
| Temba Bavuma | Ireland | 2016 |
| Colin Ingram | Zimbabwe | 2010 |
His 150-run knock was also the highest individual score on debut in men’s ODIs, surpassing West Indies’ Desmond Leo Haynes, who scored 147 against Australia in 1978.
Highest individual score on ODI debut
| Batter | Score | Opposition | Year |
| Matthew Breetzke (SA) | 150 | New Zealand | 2025 |
| DL Haynes (WI) | 147 | Australia | 1978 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) | 127 | Ireland | 2021 |
| Colin Ingram (SA) | 124 | Zimbabwe | 2010 |
| Mark Chapman (HKG) | 124 | UAE | 2015 |
As a result, Breetzke became the first batter to amass the 150-run mark on ODI debut, while his score was also the fourth-highest by a South African batter in men’s ODIs in Asia, joining an elusive list comprised of Garry Kirsten, Quinton de Kock and Andrew Hudson.
"It hasn't sunk in yet and I'm a bit tired," Breetzke told the broadcaster.
"Hope we can get the win. That's the only thing on my mind. The pitch was tacky and O'Rourke was really tough to face. My mindset was to bat as long as possible and give myself a chance at the end. If we can strike with the ball in the powerplay and squeeze in the middle, we might have enough."
His batting exploits powered South Africa to register a formidable total of 304/6 in the allotted 50 overs.
The right-handed opener also shared a match-defining 131-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Wiaan Mulder, who scored 64 off 60 deliveries with the help of five fours and a six.
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