South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke has etched his name in cricketing history by scoring a stunning 150 runs on his ODI debut against New Zealand in the tri-series fixture in Lahore. Tasked with opening the batting against a raging Kiwi team, Breetzke paced his innings expertly after a cautious start.
Matthew Breetzke smashed five sixes and eleven fours on his way to a sublime 150, helping his side reach 304/6 from their 50 overs. With this performance, Matthew Breetzke surpasses Desmond Haynes’ 148-run knock in 1978, becoming the highest run-scorer in a debut ODI innings. His debut century now places him atop an elite list of batters who made an immediate impact on the international stage.
Most Runs on ODI Debut
| Player | Runs | Team | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Breetzke | 150 | South Africa | New Zealand | Lahore | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Desmond Haynes | 148 | West Indies | Australia | St John’s | 22 Feb 1978 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 127 | Afghanistan | Ireland | Abu Dhabi | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Colin Ingram | 124 | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Bloemfontein | 15 Oct 2010 |
| Mark Chapman | 124 | Hong Kong | U.A.E. | ICCA Dubai | 16 Nov 2015 |
| Martin Guptill | 122 | New Zealand | West Indies | Auckland | 10 Jan 2009 |
| Andy Flower | 115 | Zimbabwe | Sri Lanka | New Plymouth | 23 Feb 1992 |
| Temba Bavuma | 113 | South Africa | Ireland | Benoni | 25 Sep 2016 |
| Phillip Hughes | 112 | Australia | Sri Lanka | Melbourne | 11 Jan 2013 |
| Abid Ali | 112 | Pakistan | Australia | Dubai (DICS) | 29 Mar 2019 |
Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking debut is a significant boost for South Africa’s future as he is yet not part of the Champions Trophy. With their fixtures set against Australia, Afghanistan, and England, Matthew Breetzke’s performance is sure to inspire the Proteas’ batters in the tournament as their chances will likely depend on their batting lineup after injuries to their key bowlers.
