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Career at a glance
| Format | M | Runs | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 63 | 10.50 | 30.73 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 13 | 818 | 68.17 | 97.85 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 13 | 158 | 13.16 | 116.17 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 146 | 3712 | 29.69 | 134.2 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 78 | 2672 | 38.17 | 85.44 | 1 | 4.88 |
| First-class | 64 | 3852 | 37.03 | 49.02 | 2 | 3.56 |
| T10 | 5 | 38 | 19.00 | 165.22 | 0 | – |
Debuts
Batting
| Format | M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 6 | 0 | 63 | 43 | 10.50 | 205 | 30.73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 13 | 13 | 1 | 818 | 150 | 68.17 | 836 | 97.85 | 2 | 6 | 60 | 17 | 1 |
| T20I | 13 | 13 | 1 | 158 | 51 | 13.16 | 136 | 116.17 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 7 |
| T20 | 146 | 137 | 12 | 3712 | 94 | 29.69 | 2766 | 134.2 | 0 | 28 | 337 | 150 | 56 |
| List A | 78 | 78 | 8 | 2672 | 150 | 38.17 | 3127 | 85.44 | 3 | 18 | 238 | 56 | 34 |
| First-class | 64 | 115 | 11 | 3852 | 188 | 37.03 | 7857 | 49.02 | 10 | 18 | 471 | 14 | 39 |
| T10 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 29 | 19.00 | 23 | 165.22 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Bowling
| Format | M | Inn | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 78 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 1 | 1/20 | 44 | 4.88 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 64 | 15 | 50.3 | 180 | 2 | 1/13 | 90 | 3.56 | 0 | 0 |
By tournament
| Tournament | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Premier League | 1 | 14 | 14 | 14.00 | 116.67 | 0 | – |
| Caribbean Premier League | 4 | 38 | 35 | 12.67 | 84.44 | 0 | – |
| 4-Day Franchise Series | 33 | 2315 | 188 | 40.61 | 46.84 | 1 | 4.32 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 43 | 1021 | 72 | 30.03 | 128.11 | 0 | – |
| Vitality Blast | 24 | 863 | 94 | 37.52 | 153.29 | 0 | – |
| County Championship | 1 | 16 | 12 | 8.00 | 37.21 | 0 | 3.00 |
| CSA Provincial One Day Challenge | 39 | 1357 | 131 | 41.12 | 86.38 | 0 | 6.33 |
| ICC Under-19 World Cup | 6 | 203 | 115 | 50.75 | 69.05 | 0 | 7.00 |
| SA20 | 40 | 949 | 78 | 31.63 | 124.70 | 0 | – |
Against teams
| Batting vs | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ireland | 2 | 70 | 51 | 70.00 | 127.27 | 1 | 0 |
 West Indies | 3 | 36 | 19 | 12.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 |
 Pakistan | 5 | 27 | 12 | 5.40 | 96.43 | 0 | 0 |
 India | 2 | 20 | 16 | 10.00 | 200.00 | 0 | 0 |
 Australia | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5.00 | 71.43 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting vs | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 316 | 112 | 63.20 | 106.40 | 2 | 1 |
| India | 3 | 164 | 72 | 54.67 | 98.20 | 2 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 4 | 158 | 83 | 52.67 | 81.44 | 1 | 0 |
 New Zealand | 1 | 150 | 150 | 150.00 | 101.35 | 0 | 1 |
 England | 2 | 89 | 85 | 44.50 | 102.30 | 1 | 0 |
| Batting vs | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50 | 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 49 | 43 | 16.33 | 32.67 | 0 | 0 |
 Zimbabwe | 2 | 14 | 13 | 7.00 | 27.45 | 0 | 0 |
 Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
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About Matthew Breetzke
Matthew Paul Breetzke, better known as Matthew Breetzke, is a professional South African cricketer born on November 3, 1998. He plays as a top-order batter for the South African men’s cricket team in international cricket. Breetzke, a right-handed batter, came into the limelight in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018.
According to IPL’s official website, Breetzke will play for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.
Matthew Breetzke: Along the Years
| Year | Age | Achievements |
| 2017 | 18 | Made First-class debut |
| 2017 | 18 | Made List-A debut |
| 2017 | 18 | Made T20 debut |
| 2018 | 18 | Played in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 |
| 2023 | 24 | Made T20I debut |
| 2024 | 25 | Made Test debut |
Matthew Breetzke Records
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Third-highest run-scorer in SA20 2024
Matthew Breetzke Career
Matthew Breetzke plays for the Warriors in domestic competitions and the Durban Super Giants in the SA20. He was the third-highest run-scorer in the SA20 2024 season. According to the BBC, the Northants Steelbacks signed Breetzke for the T20 Blast 2024.
Matthew Breetzke Domestic Career
Matthew Breetzke made his domestic debut for Eastern Province against Free State in the Sunfoil Three-Day Cup in Bloemfontein on February 9, 2017. On his first-class (FC) debut, he scored 2 runs in the first innings and scored 36 in the second.
He made his List-A debut for Eastern Province against Free State in Bloemfontein on February 12, 2017, in the CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge. He scored 23 runs off 21 balls. In the Africa T20 Cup, Breetzke made his T20 debut for Eastern Province against Gauteng in Potchefstroom on September 1, 2017. He was run out for 2 runs.
Matthew Breetzke IPL Career
In the IPL 2025 mega auction, Matthew Breetzke signed an IPL contract with the Lucknow Super Giants for the IPL 2025 season. According to the IPL’s official website, he was bought for his base price of INR 75 lakhs.
Matthew Breetzke International Career
Matthew Breetzke has represented the South African men’s cricket team in T20Is and Tests. He made his international debut against Australia in a T20I in September 2023.
Matthew Breetzke Test Career
Matthew Breetzke earned his maiden Test call-up for South Africa’s tour of West Indies in 2024. However, he made his Test debut for South Africa against Bangladesh in Mirpur on October 21, 2024. Breetzke had a forgettable debut as he was dismissed for a duck by Taijul Islam in the first innings.
Matthew Breetzke T20I Career
Matthew Breetzke made his T20I debut for South Africa against Australia on September 3, 2023, in Durban. He was dismissed for 5 runs by Marcus Stoinis. As of November 2024, Breetzke has scored 131 runs in 8 innings, including a maiden half-century against Ireland on September 29, 2024.
Matthew Breetzke Captaincy
As of November 2024, Matthew Breetzke is the captain of the Warriors in South African domestic cricket.
Matthew Breetzke Under-19 Career
In the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018, Matthew Breetzke played as an opener for the South African Under-19s. He scored 203 runs in 6 innings, including a century against New Zealand Under-19s.
FAQs on Matthew Breetzke
When was Matthew Breetzke born?
Matthew Breetzke was born on November 3, 1998.
When did Matthew Breetzke make his international debut?
Matthew Breetzke made his international debut in a T20I against Australia in September 2023.
Who is the captain of the Warriors in South African domestic cricket?
As of November 2024, Matthew Breetzke is the captain of the Warriors in South African domestic cricket.
When did Matthew Breetzke play in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup?
Matthew Breetzke played for the South African Under-19 team in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2018.
Which IPL team signed Matthew Breetzke in the IPL 2025 mega auction?
The Lucknow Super Giants signed Matthew Breetzke for his base price of INR 75 lakhs in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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