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South African batter Matthew Breetzke on Monday rewrote the history books as he became the first player in the world to score 150 on a ODI debut. 

Breetzke scripted this historic feat on his ODI debut in the second match of the ongoing ODI tri-series against New Zealand in the second ODI of the Tri-series in Pakistan at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Monday.

Breetzke took on the opening role for the Proteas. During his impressive 148-ball innings at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, Breetzke scored a remarkable 150 runs, smashing 11 fours and five sixes in the process.

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Before Breetzke's impressive debut, the record for most runs on ODI debut was held by West Indies' Desmond Haynes. Haynes made a remarkable debut against Australia in St. John's on February 22, 1978, scoring 148 runs from 136 balls, with 16 fours and 2 sixes. Breetzke has now surpassed this long-standing record with his own debut century.

Highest score on ODI debut

Matthew Breetzke (South Africa) – 150 vs New Zealand in 2025

Desmond Haynes (West Indies) – 148 vs Australia in 1978

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan) – 127 vs Ireland in 2021

Mark Chapman (Hong Kong) – 124* vs UAE in 2015

Colin Ingram (South Africa) – 124 vs Zimbabwe in 2010

Earlier, Colin Ingram made history for South Africa in 2010 by becoming the first player from the country to score a century on ODI debut, achieving this feat against Zimbabwe. However, the distinction of being the first player to score a century not only on ODI debut but also in the shorter format of the game belongs to Dennis Amiss, who accomplished this milestone against Australia in 1972.

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Two other notable South African players have also achieved centuries on their ODI debut. The current ODI captain Temba Bavuma scored 113 runs from 123 balls in his first 50-over match against Ireland in Benoni on September 25, 2016.

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Similarly, Reeza Hendricks made a impressive debut, amassing 102 runs from 89 balls against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on August 5, 2018.

Players to score century on ODI debut for South Africa

Colin Ingram: 124 vs Zimbabwe in 2010

Temba Bavuma: 112 vs Ireland in 2016

Reeza Hendricks: 102 vs Sri Lanka in 2018

Matthew Breetzke: 150 vs New Zealand in 2025


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