Matthew Breetzke

Matthew Breetzke is a talented right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, born on November 3, 1998. He made his international debut in a T20I against Australia in September 2023. In T20 Internationals, Breetzke has played 10 matches, scoring 151 runs at an average of 16.77, with a highest score of 51 against Ireland. His T20I strike rate stands at 122.76, and he has taken six catches in the field. In the 2024 SA20 League, he was the third-highest run-scorer, amassing 416 runs in 13 innings for Durban's Super Giants.

Breetzke's ODI debut was remarkable; he scored 150 runs against New Zealand in February 2025, setting a new record for the highest score on ODI debut. He followed this with an 83-run innings against Pakistan, totaling 233 runs in his first two ODIs at an average of 116.50. These performances quickly established him as a reliable top-order option for South Africa in the limited-overs format. In first-class cricket, he has accumulated 3,417 runs in 57 matches at an average of 36.74, including eight centuries.

In the IPL, Breetzke was acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 75 lakh in the 2025 auction. While he has yet to make his IPL debut, his consistent performances in domestic and international cricket make him a promising addition to the team. His ability to adapt across formats and deliver under pressure positions him as a valuable asset for any side, especially one looking to strengthen its top-order batting and wicketkeeping options in the T20 format.