Matthew Breetzke Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Matthew Breetzke is a South African top‑order batsman who has represented his country in all three formats.

Born on 3 November 1998 in Port Elizabeth, Matthew Breetzke is a right‑hand batsman who plays for South Africa across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. He began his domestic career with Eastern Province and has also featured in the IPL for Lucknow Super Giants. Breetzke made his international debut in September 2023 and quickly established himself as a key limited‑overs player, noted for a record‑breaking 150 on ODI debut.

In ODIs he has accumulated 881 runs in 17 matches at an average of 58.73, including two centuries and six fifties, with a highest score of 150. His Test record comprises 63 runs from four matches at an average of 10.5, while in T20Is he has scored 158 runs in 13 matches. Breetzke’s early promise was recognised with selections for the Under‑19 World Cup and South Africa’s Emerging squads.

Matthew Breetzke: quick facts

Born: 3 November 1998
Team: South Africa

Matthew Breetzke career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
Tests	4	6	63	43	10.50	30.73	0	0
ODIs	17	16	881	150	58.73	98.11	2	6
T20Is	13	13	158	51	13.17	116.18	0	1
IPL	1	1	14	14	14.00	116.67	0	0

Figures as of 11 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Matthew Breetzke’s early life

Matthew Paul Breetzke was born on 3 November 1998 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He attended Grey High School, where his cricketing talent was nurtured, leading to his selection for the national Under‑19 squad.

During his school years Breetzke excelled in junior cricket, earning a reputation as a technically sound batsman. His performances at the youth level paved the way for his entry into professional domestic cricket with Eastern Province in 2017.

Matthew Breetzke’s domestic career

Breetzke made his first‑class debut for Eastern Province in the 2016–17 Sunfoil 3‑Day Cup on 9 February 2017, followed by his List A debut three days later on 12 February. He entered the Twenty20 arena in the 2017 Africa T20 Cup on 1 September 2017, showcasing his adaptability across formats.

He was named in South Africa’s squad for the 2018 Under‑19 Cricket World Cup and later joined the Cricket South Africa Emerging Squad in July 2018. In September 2019 he was selected for the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants in the Mzansi Super League, and in April 2021 he featured in the South Africa Emerging Men’s squad for a tour of Namibia. His domestic résumé expanded further when he signed with Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL, playing a single match on 27 May 2025.

Matthew Breetzke’s international career

Breetzke’s international debut came in a T20I against Australia in September 2023. He went on to play two further T20Is against India in December 2023 and toured the West Indies with the South African T20I side in May 2024. To date he has featured in 13 T20Is, scoring 158 runs at an average of 13.17, a strike rate of 116.18 and a highest score of 51, with one fifty and seven catches.

He earned his Test cap against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 21 October 2024, playing a second Test on 27 October 2026. Across four Tests he has compiled 63 runs in six innings at an average of 10.5, a strike rate of 30.73 and a top score of 43, while taking two catches.

Breetzke’s ODI career began on 10 February 2025 versus New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where he recorded a debut century of 150 runs – the highest score on ODI debut. He has since played 17 ODIs, amassing 881 runs in 16 innings at an average of 58.73, a strike rate of 98.11, two centuries and six fifties, with a highest of 150 and six catches. Notable innings include 112 against Australia at Kingsmead on 24 September 2026, 88 against Australia at Mackay on 22 August 2025, and 85 against England at Lord’s on 4 September 2025.

Matthew Breetzke’s franchise and league career

In the Indian Premier League Breetzke represented Lucknow Super Giants, making a single appearance on 27 May 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. In that match he scored 14 runs off 12 balls, averaging 14 with a strike rate of 116.67. He did not record any catches in the IPL.

His involvement in the Mzansi Super League with the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants in 2019 added further T20 experience, although specific statistics from that tournament are not recorded in the available data.

Matthew Breetzke’s records and achievements

Breetzke set a new benchmark for ODI debutants by scoring 150 runs against New Zealand on 10 February 2025, surpassing Desmond Haynes’ previous record of 148. His second ODI innings of 83 runs on 12 February 2025 established the highest aggregate after a player’s first two ODI innings.

He became the first cricketer to register four consecutive fifty‑plus scores in ODIs from debut, achieving this feat with an 88‑run knock at Mackay on 22 August 2025. His best ODI innings list includes 150, 112, 88 and 85 runs, reflecting consistent high‑scoring ability in limited‑overs cricket.

Matthew Breetzke’s personal life

Beyond cricket, Breetzke’s education at Grey High School in Port Elizabeth is noted in his early biography. No further personal details such as family or extracurricular pursuits are recorded in the available information.

Matthew Breetzke: frequently asked questions

When was Matthew Breetzke born?

Matthew Breetzke was born on 3 November 1998.

Which teams has Matthew Breetzke played for?

Matthew Breetzke plays international cricket for South Africa.

Which IPL team does Matthew Breetzke play for?

Matthew Breetzke’s IPL teams include Lucknow Super Giants.

When did Matthew Breetzke make an international debut?

Matthew Breetzke made a Test debut against Bangladesh at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 21 October 2024. Matthew Breetzke made an ODI debut against New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 10 February 2025. Matthew Breetzke made a T20I debut against Australia at Kingsmead, Durban on 3 September 2023.