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Debut Delight: Hermann Smashes ODI Record!
9 Sep
Summary
- Jordan Hermann scored 150 on his ODI debut.
- Hermann shares the record with Matthew Breetzke.
- Desmond Haynes' 148 is the third-highest debut score.
Jordan Hermann of South Africa has etched his name in the history books by scoring a sensational 150 runs on his One Day International debut. This outstanding performance against Namibia saw the opener face 126 deliveries, propelling his team to a formidable total of 348/6 in the first innings.
Hermann's impressive score of 150 equals the highest individual score ever recorded by a debutant in men's ODIs. He shares this prestigious record with his South African teammate, Matthew Breetzke, who also achieved the same milestone during his debut match against New Zealand in February 2025.
This record-breaking innings places Hermann and Breetzke ahead of West Indies legend Desmond Haynes, who scored 148 against Australia in 1978. Other notable debutant scores include Rahmanullah Gurbaz (127) and Mark Chapman (124).
