Newcomer from South Africa breaks ODI record, surpassing Indian batsman's five half-centuries in five innings debut feat.

Matthew Breetzke made history at Lord's on September 4, as he scored his fifth consecutive half-century in One Day International (ODI) cricket during South Africa's second game against England. This achievement makes Breetzke the sole holder of the record for the most consecutive half-centuries from debut in ODI cricket.

Before Breetzke, the record was jointly held by India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu, who scored four consecutive fifties from his debut in 1987 during the Cricket World Cup. Sidhu's record was later equaled and then broken by Breetzke.

Breetzke's impressive run began with his debut against New Zealand earlier this year, where he scored 150, breaking the record for the highest score by a player on debut in a men's ODI. On this occasion, he reached his 50 off his 57th ball at the crease.

Coming in to bat at No.4, replacing captain Temba Bavuma who was out for four, Breetzke formed a valuable partnership with Tristan Stubbs through the middle overs. However, Aiden Markram was dismissed one short of a second consecutive half-century.

The table below provides a comprehensive list of players who have scored consecutive half-centuries from their debut in ODI cricket. It includes players from South Africa, India, Netherlands, England, Australia, Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea, Canada, Ireland, UAE, and India.

| Number of Consecutive Half-Centuries | Player | Team | Year | |--------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-------------|-------| | 5 | Matthew Breetzke | South Africa | 2024 | | 4 (Previously 5) | Navjot Singh Sidhu | India | 1987 | | 2 | Tom Cooper, Max O'Dowd, John Edrich, Ian Chappell, Ramiz Raja, Phil Simmons, Mark Dekker, Zimbabwe's unnamed player, Mohammad Yousuf, Nasir Jamshed, Khurram Manzoor, David Hussey, Chris Douglas, Raza-ur-Rehman, Sohaib Maqsood, Usman Ghani, Vani Morea, Afsar Zazai, Michael Jones, Rassie van der Dussen, Curtis Campher, Ali Naseer, Sai Sudharsan, Andries Gous | Various | Various |

The table is organized by the number of consecutive half-centuries from debut in ODI cricket, with Breetzke at the top. The table does not include any repeats of earlier facts or any advertisements or unnecessary information.

Breetzke's remarkable achievement not only cements his place in South African cricket history but also highlights his potential as a promising talent in the ODI format. As he continues to develop his skills, fans and experts alike will eagerly await his next performance on the field.

Newcomer from South Africa breaks ODI record, surpassing Indian batsman's five half-centuries in five innings debut feat.