Many people start their ODI debut well. But how consistently do they do it? South African batsman Matthew Britz seems to have surpassed everyone. He has played five ODI matches so far, and has scored fifty-plus innings in each of them. He has set a world record in this.
Britzke became the first batsman in history to score a fifty in each of his first five ODIs. The 26-year-old has surpassed India’s Navjot Singh Sidhu. The Indian batsman scored fifties in each of his first four innings of his ODI career. However, his fourth fifty came in the fifth match. He did not have to bat in the third match.
Britzke made his debut against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy in February. The right-handed batsman scored 150 runs in that match in Lahore. With this, Britzke set the record for the highest innings on ODI debut, breaking the record of 148 runs held by West Indian legend opener Desmond Haynes.
After scoring 83 against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, Britzke scored 57 and 88 in two matches played on the Australian tour. Then today, he was out for 85 in the second ODI of the series against England at Lord’s. Britzke’s 463 runs in the first five innings of his career is also a record. No one else has scored 400 runs in the first five matches.
The previous record was Tom Cooper’s 374. Britzke surpassed the Dutch batsman’s record in the fourth innings. He also holds the record for most runs in the first two, three and four innings, just like on ODI debut. Britzke, who started his career with 150 runs, broke Haynes’ record of 195 runs with 223 runs in two innings. He surpassed England’s Nick Knight (264) by scoring 290 runs in three innings. At the end of the fourth innings, he broke captain Temba Bavuma’s record (280).
FAQ
Who is Matthew Britz?
Matthew Britz is a South African right-handed batsman who recently made his ODI debut and has impressed with his consistent performances.
What record did Matthew Britz set?
Britz became the first batter in cricket history to score fifty or more runs in each of his first five ODI matches.
Whose record did Britz break?
He broke the record of India’s Navjot Singh Sidhu, who had scored four consecutive fifties at the start of his ODI career.
When did Britz make his ODI debut?
Matthew Britz made his ODI debut against New Zealand in February during the Champions Trophy 2025.
How many runs has Britz scored in his first five ODI innings?
Britz has scored a total of 463 runs in his first five innings, the most by any batter in that span.
