Matthew Breetzke announced his arrival in style, smashing a record-breaking 150 on his ODI debut to propel South Africa to 304-6 against New Zealand in the tri-nation series in Pakistan on Monday.
The 26-year-old opener delivered a commanding 148-ball innings at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, surpassing the previous highest score on ODI debut—Desmond Haynes’ 148 for West Indies against Australia in 1978. His knock, featuring 11 fours and five sixes, laid a strong foundation for South Africa after they were put in to bat.
Breetzke stitched a 93-run stand with Jamie Smith after South Africa lost captain Temba Bavuma, who opened the innings for 20. Breetze then added 131 runs for the fourth wicket with Wiaan Mulder after South Africa lost two quick wickets in the middle-overs.
Breetzke batted until the 46th over of the South African innings before getting out to Matt Henry. Mulder and Breetzke made sure South Africa scored 108 runs in their last 10 overs and post a competitive total on the board.
HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORE ON ODI DEBUTS
- Matthew Breetzke (South Africa) vs New Zealand in Lahore – 150 – 2025
- Desmond Haynes (West Indies) vs Australia in St John’s – 148 – 1978
- Rahmanullah Guraz (Afghanistan) vs Ireland in Abu Dhabi – 127 – 2021
- Mark Chapman (Hong Kong) vs UAE in Dubai – 124 – 2015
- Colin Ingram (South Africa) vs Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein – 124 – 2010
