| 1. Matthew began his cricketing journey at a young age, encouraged by his father's support. |
| 2. He requested a red leather ball from his father at the age of 4, which ignited his passion for the sport. |
| 3. A meeting with South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis at the age of 6 fueled his determination to become a cricketer. |
| 4. In 2008, he made headlines by scoring 154 runs for his school's Under-10 team against a rival school. |
| 5. He scored 124 runs for the Under-14 team against the same rival in 2011. |
| 6. Though he attempted to train as a wicketkeeper, he later decided to abandon this position. |
| 7. Matthew once played rugby at his high school but chose to focus solely on cricket afterwards. |
| 8. He was known to wear up to 5 pairs of socks during school matches due to indecision on which to choose. |
| 9. He represented South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup in 2018. |
| 10. Matthew experienced a duck in his debut test match for South Africa. |
| 11. Notably, he scored his first T20 half-century with 51 runs off 41 balls against Ireland on 29 September 2024. |
| 12. He made a stunning ODI debut with 150 runs in his first match on 10 February 2025. |
| 13. Acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for his base price of Rs 75 lakhs in the IPL auction. |
| 14. He is known for playing aggressive cricket, drawing comparisons to Virat Kohli. |
| 15. He enjoys beer during social gatherings and celebrations. |
