Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Latest News about Matthew Breetzke
22/08/2025
Matthew Breetzke scored 88 runs in the second ODI against Australia in Mackay, extending his remarkable start to ODI cricket. The innings continued his run of consecutive fifty-plus scores and reinforced his reputation as one of South Africa's most productive new white-ball batters.
12/02/2025
In his second ODI, Matthew Breetzke made 83 runs and pushed his aggregate across his first two ODI innings to a record-breaking total. The knock followed his record debut and kept his early international career in historic form.
10/02/2025
Matthew Breetzke made a sensational ODI debut against New Zealand in Lahore by scoring 150 runs. His innings set a new world record for the highest score on ODI debut and immediately established him as a major batting prospect for South Africa.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matthew Paul Breetzke |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Brown | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Highest Qualification | High School Graduate |
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| School | Grey High School, Gqeberha |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Megan Price (2015-2024) |
| Engagement Date | 22/11/2024 |
Family
| Father | Kirk Breetzke | ||||||
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| Mother | Lia Breetzke | ||||||
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #5 (Durban Super Giants) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium | ||||||
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| Food | Pizza |
| Film | Step Brothers (2008) |
| Salary | Rs 75 lakhs (as of 2025 IPL contract) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/i3mbreetzke | |
| https://www.facebook.com/matthew.breetzke | |
| https://x.com/matt_03_ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Matthew began his cricketing journey at a young age, encouraged by his father's support. | |
| 2. He requested a red leather ball from his father at the age of 4, which ignited his passion for the sport. | |
| 3. A meeting with South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis at the age of 6 fueled his determination to become a cricketer. | |
| 4. In 2008, he made headlines by scoring 154 runs for his school's Under-10 team against a rival school. | |
| 5. He scored 124 runs for the Under-14 team against the same rival in 2011. | |
| 6. Though he attempted to train as a wicketkeeper, he later decided to abandon this position. | |
| 7. Matthew once played rugby at his high school but chose to focus solely on cricket afterwards. | |
| 8. He was known to wear up to 5 pairs of socks during school matches due to indecision on which to choose. | |
| 9. He represented South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup in 2018. | |
| 10. Matthew experienced a duck in his debut test match for South Africa. | |
| 11. Notably, he scored his first T20 half-century with 51 runs off 41 balls against Ireland on 29 September 2024. | |
| 12. He made a stunning ODI debut with 150 runs in his first match on 10 February 2025. | |
| 13. Acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for his base price of Rs 75 lakhs in the IPL auction. | |
| 14. He is known for playing aggressive cricket, drawing comparisons to Virat Kohli. | |
| 15. He enjoys beer during social gatherings and celebrations. |