Matthew Breetzke is a starter known for his style of play and consistently delivers fast starts.
The upcoming SA20 2025 will present several young players with a new opportunity to showcase their superior skills and steal the spotlight. It will also open up possibilities for them to push a case to be included in the South African national team.
One of those underrated talents is Matthew Breetzke, whose recent rise has been prominent. He is considered one of the best talents destined to achieve great things in world cricket.
What does Matthew Breetzke offer?
Matthew Breetzke is a starter known for his style of play and consistently delivers fast starts. He is part of the Durban Super Giants and was crucial to their immense success last season.
He scored 416 runs at an average of 32 and a strike rate of 135.50 in 13 outings, including two fifties. Since 2024, he has 1540 runs at an average of 32.76 and a strike rate of 136.40 in 51 T20 innings, comprising 11 fifties.
His strike rate in the powerplay is 140.81 with a balls to boundary ratio of 4.45 in this period, showing his true value. He can take on pacers and exploit powerplays, making him an ideal candidate to open the innings.
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Virat Kohli Inspiration
Matthew Breetzke is among the young players who idolize the legendary Virat Kohli. He said he enjoys Kohli’s energy and longevity.
“It’s Virat Kohli simply because of the way he has performed for so long and how he maintained his energy for so long. It’s incredible to play with that intensity and with that expectation and perform day after day. I love that.”
Even Keshav Maharaj, his captain at the Durban Super Giants, called him a “real character with a similar mentality to Virat Kohli”. When you compare a player to Kohli, he possesses something extraordinary, and Breetzke definitely possesses it.
The recent rise and international exposure
Matthew Breetzke’s supreme skills would surely catch the attention of the national selectors. After a decent season in SA20 2023, Breetzke made his T20I debut that same year, but got more opportunities after his consistent run last season.
He has played 10 T20Is, although he could not repeat the same success at the international level. Last year, he also made his Test debut for South Africa in an away match against Bangladesh but failed to score any runs.
Unfortunately, he hasn’t fared very well on the international stage, but given his superior skills, it’s only a matter of time before he starts shooting at the highest level. The chances were mostly inconsistent due to the availability of players like Quinton de Kock and Reeza Hendricks, but now that the former is no longer part of the setup, Breetzke will have more opportunities to hone his skills and get into his rhythm.
A new season with possibilities of continuing its good streak
After having a great season last year, Matthew Breetzke needs to continue his hot streak and keep racking up runs. He will be part of the Durban Super Giants again at SA20 2025.
He will open with Quinton de Kock and will form one of the most dynamic starting pairs in the competition. The recent international experience will help you to bring out a better version of yourself and show a better application than before.
He must make another big contribution if he wants to become permanent on the international stage and get more franchise performances. The Durban Super Giants fell short in the final, and Breetzke must go one step further with the willow if they are to take a step forward and clinch the title in the third edition of SA20.
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