South Africa’s debutant batter Matthew Breetzke has taken the cricket world by storm with scores of 150, 83, 57, and 88 in his first four ODI innings. With this streak, he has broken Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 54-year-old record, becoming the first player in ODI history to start his career with four consecutive 50+ scores.
South Africa’s debutant batter Matthew Breetzke is continuing his sensational performance with the bat and turning every innings into a headline. He has just scored 88 runs with a strike rate of 112.82, once again proving his consistency at the top of the order.
With this knock, Matthew Breetzke has now registered himself for four consecutive 50+ scores since his ODI debut, including the record-breaking 150 in his debut match. His fearless batting has made him the first player for South Africa in ODI history to begin a career with such a streak — 150, 83, 57, and now 88. The young right-handed batsman has very quickly become a shining star for South Africa, and fans as well as cricket experts believe that this is just the beginning of his remarkable international career.
Back in 1987, former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu was the first cricketer to start his ODI career with four consecutive half-centuries. His scores were 73, 75, 51 and 55, respectively, and this streak remained unmatched for decades. Many great batsmen came close to this figure, but none could surpass it.
Now, Matthew Breetzke has not only equalled but rewritten history with scores of 150, 83, 57, and 88 in his first four ODI innings. This incredible run has made Matthew Breetzke one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world. He has the ability to score big runs with confidence and consistency, giving South Africa a reliable top-order batsman they have been looking for in recent years.
As South Africa are preparing for their upcoming tours and major ICC events, all eyes will now be on Breetzke’s next innings. Can he continue this dream run and set even higher benchmarks? Cricket experts believe that with his technique, fearless approach, and hunger for runs, the young right-hander could well be the backbone of South Africa’s batting lineup for years to come.
Why Fans Call Him South Africa’s New Batting Star
A big reason for fans supporting Matthew Breetzke is his fearlessness right from the first ball. Unlike many newcomers who take time to settle in and try to score runs carefully, Breetzke shows intent immediately. He has shown a natural ability to take on world-class bowlers with confidence. His range of strokes — from elegant drives to powerful pulls — has given South Africa an opener who can both anchor an innings and accelerate when needed.
Another factor is the timing of his rise. South African cricket has long searched for a dependable top-order talent after the retirement of greats like AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla. Breetzke’s emergence has reignited hope that the team has found a new match-winner. His youthful energy, combined with the maturity in his shot selection, has made him more than just a promising youngster — he already looks like a cornerstone of South Africa’s future batting plans.
