Ranchi: South African young batsman Matthew Breetz is breaking new ground in One Day International (ODI) cricket with each passing day.
Breetz became the first batsman in ODI history to score over 50 runs in each of his first five matches, recording scores of 150, 83, 57, 88, and 85.
With one century and four half-centuries in his first five matches, he amassed a total of 463 runs, a feat no other player had achieved at the start of their ODI career.
In the next four innings, his performance dipped slightly, scoring 4, 42, 17* (not out), and 16.
However, against India in the opening two matches of the series, he bounced back with half-centuries, scoring 72 and 68.
These performances took his total to 682 runs in his first 11 ODI matches at an average of 68.20, setting a new record in ODI cricket.
No other batsman had ever scored so many runs in their first 11 matches.
Several young batsmen have left a strong impression in ODI cricket by making remarkable starts to their careers.
Players like Matthew Breetz, Shubman Gill, and Shai Hope showcased consistency and skill in their initial matches, often scoring half-centuries or centuries right from the beginning.
A strong start not only highlights a player’s talent but also builds confidence and sets the tone for a successful international career.
These early achievements often become benchmarks for future generations, inspiring young cricketers to aim high and perform consistently from the outset.
Jonathan Trott of England and South Africa’s Van Der Vessen too had had a fantastic start of their ODI career and scroed runs with great consistentency despite their new appearances in the internationl careers.
Ricky Ponting of Australia impressed the whole world not only with his sheer class and talent with the bat but also made the jaws drop with his immense confident which is key.
However, making an imact straightaway when a player is young, is a great sign of talent and class.
