Breetzke Sets Record Despite NZ Triumph

Matthew Breetzke made history by scoring 150 runs on his One-Day International debut for South Africa against New Zealand, setting a new record for the highest score by an ODI debutant, breaking Desmond Haynes' 47-year-old record. Despite his impressive innings, New Zealand defeated South Africa by six wickets, led by Kane Williamson's unbeaten 133, which also saw him reach 7,000 ODI runs, and Devon Conway's 97. New Zealand's victory secures their place in the tri-series final, with the match being part of a series also involving hosts Pakistan. The game highlighted Breetzke's potential, though he is not part of South Africa's Champions Trophy squad, aiming to manage player workloads post-SA20 league. Additionally, Shubman Gill scored a century in an ODI match against England, becoming the first Indian batter and fifth overall to score hundreds in all formats at the same venue.