Matthew Breetzke, a talented South African batter, has been signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 75 lakhs during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Known for his dynamic batting at the top order and excellent fielding skills, Breetzke brings his international experience and T20 prowess to the IPL stage.
Matthew Breetzke Profile
- Full Name: Matthew Paul Breetzke
- Born: November 3, 1998, in Kabul
- Age: 26 years, 25 days
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
- Playing Role: Batter
- Education: Grey High School
Teams Represented
- South Africa
- Durban’s Super Giants
- Eastern Province
- Warriors
Career Highlights
- Made a name for himself as a top-order batter in the SA20 and Vitality Blast, showcasing his ability to score quickly and handle pressure.
- Played for South Africa Under-19s in the 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup, where he was the second-highest run-scorer for his team.
- Top run-scorer in the CSA Four-Day First-Class Competition (2022-23), with three centuries and four fifties, averaging 60.58.
Know more: IPL 2025 Retained Players List
Career Stats
Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 8 | 8 | 1 | 131 | 51 | 18.71 | 121.29 | 0 | 1 |
| T20s | 101 | 97 | 10 | 2646 | 94 | 30.41 | 133.97 | 0 | 19 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20s | 101 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Recent Performances
- Warriors vs Western Province (November 14, 2024): Scored 52 & 53 in a First-Class match, demonstrating consistency in longer formats.
- Warriors vs Knights (October 6, 2024): Scored a solid 66 in a T20 match in Gqeberha.
Read more:- IPL 2025 Retention Deadline
Role in Lucknow Super Giants
Breetzke’s ability to anchor innings and accelerate when required makes him a valuable addition to Lucknow Super Giants. His experience in high-pressure tournaments like SA20 and Vitality Blast will be crucial in providing stability and firepower to LSG’s batting lineup.
Impact on IPL 2025
Matthew Breetzke’s signing marks his first step into the IPL, where he will get the opportunity to showcase his talent on one of the biggest stages in cricket. Fans of Lucknow Super Giants can expect explosive starts and match-winning performances from this South African dynamo in IPL 2025!
