Cricket-Breetzke leads South Africa to narrow win over England to seal series


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  • Friday, 05 Sep 2025

Cricket - Second One Day International - England v South Africa - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - September 4, 2025 South Africa's Matthew Breetzke in action Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa's Matthew Breetzke became the first player to score half centuries in each of his first five ODI appearances to set up his side's gripping series-clinching five-run victory over England at Lord's on Thursday.

Breetzke scored 85 and shared in a 147-run fourth-wicket partnership with Tristan Stubbs as South Africa recovered from losing three quick wickets to post a formidable 330-8.

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