Jordan Hermann for South Africa [Source: X]Jordan Hermann has announced himself on the international stage, producing a mammoth 150 on his ODI debut for South Africa against Namibia during the 1st ODI of the tri-match series. He provided the backbone of South Africa's imposing total and immediately placed his name alongside some memorable debut-day batting performances. While several players have walked into ODI cricket and immediately produced extraordinary scores, only a select group have managed to turn their first international appearance into a personal statement. Here are five such innings, including Jordan Hermann's latest effort.6. Colin Ingram (October 15, 2010) – 124 vs ZimbabweColin Ingram needed only one ODI to make South Africa take notice. On October 15, 2010, he walked out against Zimbabwe in Bloemfontein and produced a composed 124 from 126 balls, helping South Africa post 351/6 in their 50 overs. He initially played second fiddle to Hashim Amla, who was compiling his own century, before gradually taking greater responsibility as the innings progressed. Ingram's century came from 110 balls and included eight fours and two sixes, after which he accelerated alongside David Miller. His dismissal at 331 left South Africa with enough time to push beyond 350. Zimbabwe ultimately managed 287/6, giving South Africa a 64-run victory. 5. Mark Chapman (November 16, 2015) – 124* vs UAEMark Chapman's debut century for Hong Kong was built around something every team wants from a middle-order batter. On November 16, 2015, playing for Hong Kong and not New Zealand, Chapman, faced the UAE in Dubai in the ICC World Cricket League Championship, and Chapman remained unbeaten on 124 from 116 balls. Hong Kong were 155/2 after Babar Hayat's dismissal, but Chapman's presence allowed them to transform a promising position into a formidable 298/4. He struck 11 fours and two sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 106.89 while staying at the crease until the end. The UAE never truly recovered during their chase and were bowled out for 209 in 42.3 overs. Hong Kong won by 89 runs, while Chapman collected the Player of the Match award.Also Read- Ishan Kishan Overtakes Indian Star: Highest Individual Score In Duleep Trophy Final4. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (January 21, 2021) – 127 vs IrelandRahmanullah Gurbaz's first ODI appearance was on January 21, 2021, when Afghanistan faced Ireland in Abu Dhabi, and the young opener immediately assumed control of the innings with a 127 off 127 balls. Gurbaz's century was built on clean, calculated aggression, with eight fours and nine sixes taking him to exactly 100 at a strike rate of 100.00. More importantly, he remained at the centre of Afghanistan's innings while wickets continued to fall around him. His 120-run opening partnership with Javed Ahmadi gave Afghanistan an ideal platform. Ireland mounted a serious response through Lorcan Tucker, who scored 83, but Afghanistan eventually held their nerve to win by 16 runs. 3. Desmond Haynes (February 22, 1978) – 148 vs AustraliaDesmond Haynes arrived with an innings that immediately belonged among the great ODI debut performances. On February 22, 1978, West Indies faced Australia in St John's, where Haynes smashed 148 from 136 balls in the first ODI of the series. His innings contained 16 fours and two sixes and accounted for nearly half of West Indies' eventual total of 313/9. What made the knock remarkable was the responsibility Haynes assumed after Richard Austin departed early. He built the innings through a series of partnerships before eventually falling at 247, having already put West Indies in a commanding position. Australia were chasing a revised target of 226 from 36 overs because of the match conditions, but the West Indies attack kept them to 181/7. 2. Matthew Breetzke (February 10, 2025) – 150 vs New ZealandOn February 10, 2025, South Africa took on New Zealand in Lahore in the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, and Breetzke walked in as a debutant before leaving with a monumental 150 from 148 balls, just a year before Jordan Hermann.The SA20 trophy-winner for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, struck 11 fours and five sixes, anchoring South Africa's innings while building important partnerships around him. His dismissal came at 263/4 in the 46th over, but the damage had already been done.Breetzke's contribution, however, ultimately came in a losing cause. New Zealand produced an even stronger chase, with Devon Conway scoring 97 before Kane Williamson's unbeaten 133 guided them to 308/4 in 48.4 overs. New Zealand won by six wickets with eight balls remaining. 1. Jordan Hermann (September 9, 2026) – 150 vs NamibiaOn September 9, 2026, South Africa faced Namibia, and Hermann took centre stage with a stunning 150 from just 126 balls. Batting as an opener, he struck 17 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 119.05.Jordan Hermann was involved in a 190-run partnership with Tony de Zorzi, who contributed 72 from 84 balls, before Hermann continued to control the innings as South Africa accelerated. He eventually fell at 275/3 in the 42nd over, having already done the overwhelming share of the work required to put his side in command. Notably, South Africa reached 348/6 at the end of 50 overs.Also Read- Full List Of Changes In Pakistan Playing XI vs England From 2nd Test
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