South Africa batsman Matthew Breetzke makes a sensational ODI debut, as the Proteas opener creates history by becoming the first-ever player to score a 150+ score onĀ ODI debut.
The right-handed batsman achieves the feat against New Zealand in the 2nd ODI of the Tri-Series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Monday.
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He has now broken the 47-year-old record of West Indies legend – Desmony Haynes, who scored 148 vs Australia in 1978.
Most runs on ODI debut:
- Matthew Breetzke (South Africa) – 150 vs New Zealand, 2025
- Desmond Haynes (West Indies) – 148 vs Australia, 1978
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – 127 vs Ireland, 2021
- Colin Ingram (South Africa) – 124 vs Zimbabwe, 2010
“No, it hasn’t. I am a bit tired but I just want to soak it in my mind. It was very tricky this morning. The wicket was a bit tacky and O’Rourke was making the ball talk early on. I tried to take my time at the middle and then got some confidence. Enjoyed my time. I hope so. We would like to pick up a couple of wickets with the new ball and then let’s see how it goes,” said Matthew Breetzke, during mid-innings break.
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Watch the highlights of Matthew Breetzke’s innings below:
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South Africa Set New Zealand A Target Of 305
South Africa ended their innings at 304/6, thanks to record-breaking 150 from Matthew Breetzke, and a blistering 64-run knock from Wiaan Mulder, who brought up his second ODI fifty.
Ben Sears and captain Mitchell Santer failed to open their account for wickets, as New Zealand leaked too many runs in the last 10 overs to propell Proteas beyond 300.
Apart from Michael Bracewell, no other Kiwi bowler managed to register an economy rate of less than 5 in their 10-overs quota.
