The Proteas batter Matthew Breetzke has achieved an outstanding milestone in today’s 2nd ODI match against New Zealand in the Tri-Series scheduled just ahead of Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore. He becomes the highest run scorer on an ODI debut by Smashing 150 runs. He surpassed former Barbarian cricketer, Desmond Haynes’ longstanding record of 148 runs which he scored against Australia in 1978.
“I am a bit tired but I just hope we can get the win, that’s the only thing in my mind. It was very tricky this morning, the pitch was quite tacky and O’Rourke was really tough to face. My mindset was to just bat as long as possible.” said Breetzke.
“Hope so, it’s obviously going to get easier to bat as the day goes on. If we can strike in the powerplay and squeeze in the middle, then hope we’ve got enough.” he added.
Top 5
The record for the highest score on ODI debut is a prestigious one and is shared by Matthew Breetzke found the top spot at the podium. Behind him is West Indian Desmond Haynes’ 148 (136) runs innings against Australia, Rahmanullah Gurbaz of Afghanistan with his 127(127) against Ireland and both Colin Ingram of South Africa and Mark Chapman share the record with 124 runs on their debut.
Is He In Champions Trophy 2025
Though the 26 year old has not been inducted in the Champions Trophy squad but his appearance in the International cricket will definitely benefit the Proteas ahead in the future.
South Africa Champions Trophy 2025 squad
Temba Bavuma (captain), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Heinrich Klaasen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch.
