Matthew Breetzke’s Historic Debut: 47-Year-Old ODI Record Smashed!

Matthew Breetzke’s Historic Debut: 47-Year-Old ODI Record Smas

Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand are battling it out in the ongoing tri-series.

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The 2nd match between South Africa and New Zealand was held at Gaddafi Stadium on January 10.

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South Africa’s debutant opener, Matthew Breetzke, smashed 150 off 148 balls, including 11 fours and 5 sixes.

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Breetzke surpassed Desmond Haynes’ 47-year-old record of 148 runs, which Haynes set in 1978.

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He is the first player in ODI history to score 150 on debut.

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150 - Matthew Breetzke vs New Zealand (2025) 148 - Desmond Haynes vs Australia (1978) 127 - Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Ireland (2021) 124* - Mark Chapman vs UAE (2015) 124 - Colin Ingram vs Zimbabwe (2010)

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1Temba Bavuma captained South Africa during this historic match.

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