Hermann Equals ODI Debut Score Record

South Africa debutant Jordan Hermann etched his name into One Day International cricket history on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, by scoring 150 runs off 126 balls against Namibia in Windhoek. The 24-year-old left-handed opener's performance equaled the record for the highest individual score on ODI debut, a mark previously held solely by his South African teammate Matthew Breetzke. Hermann's landmark innings, which included 17 fours and three sixes, saw him become only the second player to reach 150 in their first ODI appearance. Breetzke had achieved the same score of 150, also off 148 balls, against New Zealand on February 10, 2025. Hermann and Breetzke now share the top spot on the all-time list for ODI debut scores. The match, the first in a bilateral ODI series between South Africa and Namibia, saw Hermann make a significant impact after South Africa lost an early wicket. He formed a crucial 190-run partnership for the second wicket with Tony de Zorzi, who contributed a steady 72 runs from 84 deliveries. Hermann continued to build momentum, adding another 59 runs with Dewald Brevis for the third wicket, with Brevis scoring 33 off 28 balls.