Personal Information

Full Name Matthew Paul Breetzke
Born November 3, 1998
Age 26 Years, 6 Months, 11 Days
National Side South Africa
Batting Style Right Handed
Bowling -
Sport Cricket

Ranking

Test ODI T20
Batting 249 171 254
Bowling - - -

Man of the Match

Test ODI T20 World Cup CL
0 0 0 - -

Career Information

Teams Played South Africa, Eastern Province, Northamptonshire, South Africa A, South African Invitation XI, South Africa Under-19, Warriors, South Africa Emerging, Nelson Mandela Bay Giants, Lucknow Super Giants, Durban's Super Giants, Cape Town Samp Army
Career Span

Matthew Paul Breetzke Overall Stats

Batting & Fielding Performance

M I N/O R HS 100s 50s 4s 6s AVG S/R CT ST Ducks R/O
Test
1 1 0 0 0 v BAN 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 - - BAN 2 1 0 1 SA South Africa SA
ODI
2 2 0 233 150 v NZ 1 1 21 6 116.50 100.43 - - NZ 5 0 0 2 SA South Africa SA
T20I
10 10 1 151 51 v IRE 0 1 13 6 16.77 122.76 6 0 IRE 13 0 2 3 SA South Africa SA
First-class
56 101 9 3417 188 v TUS 8 16 413 10 37.14 47.87 38 0 TUS 462 7 1 4 - - -
List A
63 63 6 1820 131* v CC 1 12 166 35 31.92 80.78 32 0 CC 1142 2 6 5 - - -
ATC
41 40 6 1021 72 v TUS 0 7 84 41 30.02 128.10 13 0 TUS 462 0 1 6 - - -
PRO
11 11 0 339 80 v BOR 0 4 41 9 30.81 141.25 4 1 BOR 255 2 2 6 - - -
SA20
28 24 2 658 78 v PR 0 2 62 30 29.90 128.76 9 0 PR 3283 0 1 6 DSG - -
tten
5 5 3 37 29* v BBJ 0 0 6 0 18.50 168.18 1 0 BBJ 3893 1 0 7 CTSA - -
Youth ODI
25 25 0 1053 115 v NZ-U19 4 5 97 15 42.12 72.57 10 0 NZ-U19 1169 2 2 22 - - -

Bowling Performance

I O M R W Best 3s 5s AVG E/R S/R Mtc
First-class
14 49.3 9 176 2 1/13 v LIO 0 0 88.00 3.55 148.50 11 4 - - -
List A
3 9 0 44 1 1/20 v TIT 0 0 44.00 4.88 54.00 3 5 - - -
Youth ODI
6 27 0 93 2 1/9 v ENG-U19 0 0 46.50 3.44 81.00 6 22 - - -

Matthew Paul Breetzke Profile

Matthew Breetzke, a promising right-handed batter from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, has been making waves in the cricketing world with his elegant stroke play and adaptability at the crease. Known for his ability to anchor innings, Breetzke has been a vital part of South Africa's cricketing setup, showcasing his talent across various formats.


His journey began with a first-class debut for Eastern Province in 2017, and he quickly rose through the ranks to represent South Africa in the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Breetzke's international debut came in a T20I against Australia in 2023, where his fearless approach earned him praise despite a challenging outing.


Breetzke's prowess was on full display during the ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan in 2025, where he scored a remarkable 150 against New Zealand, followed by an 83 against Pakistan, boasting an impressive average of 116.50. His ability to perform under pressure was further highlighted in the domestic circuit, where he amassed more than 3400 runs in first-class cricket at an average of above 37, including eight centuries. In the shorter formats, Breetzke has been a consistent performer, with above 1800 runs in List A cricket and above 2600 runs in T20s, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability.


His ability to switch between the top and middle order has made him a valuable asset, and his fearless approach has been lauded by team management and peers alike.


Breetzke's career statistics reflect his growing influence in the game. In just his first two ODIs, he has scored 233 runs, with a century and a fifty to his name. His T20I career, though still in its infancy, shows promise with a highest score of 51 against Ireland. In domestic T20 leagues, Breetzke has been a key player, particularly in the SA20 League, where he has consistently contributed with the bat.


As Matthew Breetzke continues to develop his game, the cricketing world watches with anticipation, eager to see how this young talent will shape the future of South African cricket.