Who is Matthew Breetzke? Find Out Which IPL Team Picked Him for 2025 Season

South African batter Matthew Breetzke made an unforgettable ODI debut against New Zealand in the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series 2025. The 26-year-old smashed a record-breaking 150 runs off 148 balls, becoming the first-ever player to score 150 or more on an ODI debut.

Matthew Breetzke!! 🌟🔥👏 First ever player to score 150+ on ODI debut.

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— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) February 10, 2025

Matthew Breetzke’s Early Cricket Journey

Breetzke’s cricketing journey started at a young age when he played for Grey High School. By the age of 16, he had already broken into South Africa’s Under-19 team. His performances at the youth level were exceptional, scoring over 1,000 runs in 25 ODI matches.

His breakthrough moment came in 2018 when he finished as the second-highest run-scorer in the Under-19 World Cup. Following this success, he was selected for South Africa’s emerging squad against Sri Lanka. Breetzke then moved on to domestic cricket, representing Eastern Province in the 2018-19 season. His performances in Cricket South Africa’s four-day First-Class tournament further proved his talent, where he finished as the highest run-scorer, hitting three centuries and four half-centuries while averaging over 60.

Despite his consistent performances, Breetzke was overlooked for South Africa’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad. However, he continued playing in domestic and franchise cricket, representing teams in The Hundred and SA20. His ability to score big runs and adapt to different formats made him a sought-after player in various leagues.

Lucknow Super Giants Pick Breetzke for IPL 2025

Matthew Breetzke’s rising reputation as a dependable batter caught the attention of IPL franchises. During the IPL 2025 mega auction, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured his services for INR 57 lakh. The franchise, known for backing young and aggressive players, saw potential in Breetzke’s batting style.

LSG already has a strong batting lineup, but Breetzke’s inclusion gives them more depth. His ability to play both as an opener and a middle-order batter could provide Lucknow with flexibility in their batting approach.

What to Expect from Breetzke in IPL 2025?

While Breetzke is yet to play an IPL match, his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions makes him an exciting prospect. If given opportunities, he could prove to be a game-changer for LSG. With his recent ODI heroics, his confidence will be sky-high, and he will look to carry that momentum into the IPL.

As the IPL 2025 season nears, all eyes will be on Matthew Breetzke to see if he can replicate his international success on the grand stage of the Indian Premier League.