Matthew Breetzke Century vs Australia. [Source - AFP]South Africa began their home summer with the first ODI against Australia at Kingsmead, Durban, opening a busy international season. Batting first, South Africa posted a competitive 297/8, setting Australia a challenging target.Matthew Breetzke was the standout performer for the hosts in the first ODI of the three-match ODI series, smashing a sensational century to lead South Africa’s batting effort.Matthew Breetzke stuns Australia with marvellous ODI tonMatthew Breetzke produced a crucial century in the first ODI against Australia at Kingsmead, Durban. South Africa were in trouble early after losing both openers, with Breetzke coming in at No. 4 and joining Temba Bavuma to rebuild the innings.While several South African batters failed to convert their starts, Breetzke held one end together and reached his half-century before finding a strong partner in Marco Jansen. The pair added 107 runs as Breetzke brought up his second ODI century.Breetzke eventually fell run out for 112 off 106 balls, hitting 14 fours and two sixes. His knock helped South Africa recover from early trouble and post 297/8. Here is the list of records he attained during his century against Australia in 1st ODI.His landmark knock against Australia also brought several notable ODI records to his name.Matthew Breetzke Has Most Runs After First 14 ODI InningsMatthew Breetzke has been on fire in his young ODI career, amassing a record 822 runs in 14 innings, surpassing Imam-ul-Haq’s 769, at 63.23 average with two centuries and six fifties.822 – Matthew Breetzke (South Africa)769 – Imam-ul-Haq (Pakistan)763 – Janemann Malan (South Africa)749 – Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan)744 – Aqib Ilyas (Oman)Matthew Breetzke Has Joint Most 50-Plus Scores in First 14 ODIsMatthew Breetzke has made a remarkable start to his ODI career, recording eight 50-plus scores, including 2 centuries, in his first 14 innings, the joint most alongside India's Navjot Singh Sidhu.8 – Matthew Breetzke (South Africa)8 – Navjot Singh Sidhu (India)Matthew Breetzke Is Third South African to Score ODI Century vs Australia at DurbanMatthew Breetzke added another milestone to his young ODI career, becoming only the third South African batter to score a century against Australia in ODIs at Durban.101 – Boeta Dippenaar (2006)118* – David Miller (2016)112 – Matthew Breetzke (2026)Also Read: Watch- Nathan Ellis Grabs Sensational Catch To Embarrass David Miller After Central Contract SnubMatthew Breetzke Registers Second-Highest Individual Score for South Africa vs Australia at Durban in ODIsMatthew Breetzke’s 112 in 1st ODI at Durban has put him among South Africa’s highest individual scorers against Australia at the venue, with his century ranking second on the list.118* – David Miller, 2016112 – Matthew Breetzke, 2026101 – Boeta Dippenaar, 2006Matthew Breetzke Registers Fourth-Highest Score for South Africa at No. 4 vs AustraliaMatthew Breetzke’s century in 1st ODI against Australia at Durban has placed him among South Africa’s highest individual scorers at No. 4 against Australia in ODIs, adding another landmark to his impressive knock.136* – AB de Villiers, Harare, 2014125 – Faf du Plessis, Hobart, 2018122 – Rilee Rossouw, Cape Town, 2016112 – Matthew Breetzke, Durban, 2026102* – Aiden Markram, Potchefstroom, 2023Matthew Breetzke and Marco Jansen Register 3rd Highest Partnership for 6th or Lower Wicket vs Australia In ODIsTheir 107-run stand featuring Matthew Breetzke witb Marco Jansen in first ODI added another notable record to South Africa’s ODI history against Australia. 119 – AB de Villiers & Shaun Pollock, Gqeberha, 2006 (6th wicket)107* – David Miller & Andile Phehlukwayo, Durban, 2016 (7th wicket)107 – Matthew Breetzke & Marco Jansen, Durban, 2026 (6th wicket)Matthew Breetzke and Marco Jansen Register Second-Highest 6th-Wicket Partnership for South Africa vs AustraliaTheir 107-run stand featuring Matthew Breetzke with Marco Jansen for 6th wicket in 1st ODI at Durban moved into second place on South Africa’s list of highest sixth-wicket partnerships against Australia in ODIs.119 – AB de Villiers & Shaun Pollock, Gqeberha, 2006107 – Matthew Breetzke & Marco Jansen, Durban, 202697 – Mark Boucher & Jonty Rhodes, Durban, 2002Also Read: Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Of England ODI Series
