Four South African batsmen have scored a century on their ODI debut, achieving the feat against Zimbabwe, Ireland, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. Their performances included match-winning knocks ranging from 102 to 150 runs, helping South Africa post strong totals and secure victories in each of these memorable games.
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1. Colin Ingram – 124 vs Zimbabwe, 2010, Bloemfontein
Colin Ingram became the first South African batsman to score a century on his ODI debut, achieving the feat against Zimbabwe in 2010 at Bloemfontein.
Batting at No. 3, he played a brilliant knock of 124 off 126 balls, smashing eight fours and two sixes. His innings helped South Africa post a formidable total of 351 runs.
The Proteas secured a 64-run victory, and Ingram was named Player of the Match for his outstanding debut performance.
2. Temba Bavuma – 113 vs Ireland, 2016, Benoni
Temba Bavuma scored a century on his ODI debut against Ireland in Benoni.
Opening the innings, he played a brilliant knock of 113 off 123 balls, hitting 13 fours and a six. His 159-run partnership with Quinton de Kock helped South Africa post a massive total of 354 runs.
The Proteas dominated the match, securing a commanding 206-run victory.
3. Reeza Hendricks – 102 vs Sri Lanka, 2018, Pallekele
Reeza Hendricks joined the list with a century on his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2018 at Pallekele.
Batting at No. 3, he played an attacking knock of 102 off 89 balls, striking eight fours and a six. His innings helped South Africa post a formidable total of 363/7 in 50 overs.
Hendricks was named Player of the Match as the Proteas secured a 78-run victory.
4. Matthew Breetzke – 150 vs New Zealand, 2025, Lahore
The 26-year-old played a magnificent knock of 150 off 148 balls, smashing 11 fours and five sixes. His innings guided South Africa to a competitive total of 304 runs while batting first.