Who is Kwena Maphaka? Mumbai Indians' debutant in SRH vs MI clash
9 months, 1 week ago

Who is Kwena Maphaka? Mumbai Indians' debutant in SRH vs MI clash

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians handed a debut to South Africa's teen sensation Kwena Maphaka today in the 8th match of the Indian Premier League season against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. For the unversed Kwena Maphaka's IPL salary this season is only INR 20 lakh and was the player of the tournament in the U19 World Cup that was played in South Africa earlier this year. Thanks to his excellent show in the mega event, Kwena also played in the CSA T20 Challenge for the Lions and picked up seven wickets in just four matches. His effort at the U19 World Cup picking up 21 wickets was the second most ever in the tournament history and fast forward to a couple of months later, the youngster is playing in the IPL for Mumbai Indians.

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Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
4 days ago

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands CE TOWN, - South Africa’s youngest test debutant Kwena Maphaka took the key wicket of Babar Azam as Pakistan reached 155 for an effective seven wickets at lunch on day three of the second and final test at Newlands on Sunday, trailing their hosts by 460 runs. …

SA vs PAK: Kwena Maphaka dismisses well-set Babar Azam to claim maiden Test wicket
4 days, 11 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Kwena Maphaka dismisses well-set Babar Azam to claim maiden Test wicket

India Today  

South Africa's youngest Test debutant, Kwena Maphaka, had a day to remember as he claimed his maiden Test wicket during the ongoing Test match against Pakistan. The 18-year-old pacer dismissed Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam, who was looking well-set for a big score after notching up his second consecutive Test fifty. SA vs PAK 2nd Test Day 3: Updates Maphaka …

Who is Kwena Maphaka? How can South Africa’s youngest test debutant flip coins for Paarl Royals in 2025
5 days, 20 hours ago

Who is Kwena Maphaka? How can South Africa’s youngest test debutant flip coins for Paarl Royals in 2025

Live Mint  

With the inclusion of Kwena Maphaka, aged 18 years and 270 days, in South Africa's Playing XI against Pakistan in the second Test at Cape Town's Newlands, the pacer has carved his name as the youngest pacer into South African history, reported Times of India. Making his debut in the Test at such a young age, and that too against …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa hands debut to teenager Maphaka v Pakistan
6 days, 23 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa hands debut to teenager Maphaka v Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to its side for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday. Spinner Keshav Maharaj has recovered from injury and replaces seamer Corbin Bosch after the latter starred on debut in the tense two-wicket win during last week’s …

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead

The Hindu  

Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed its One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 80 from 82 balls to anchor the Pakistan innings, but the impetus for its total came …

Cricket-Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands CE TOWN, - Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed their One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. Babar Azam provided 73 in 95 deliveries with the …

South Africa announce Test squad for Pakistan series, Kwena Maphaka among two uncapped players included
3 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa announce Test squad for Pakistan series, Kwena Maphaka among two uncapped players included

India TV News  

South Africa announced their squad for the Test series against Pakistan with some surprising changes to the team on Wednesday. South Africa's Test squad against Pakistan Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne. Temba …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa calls up teen quick Maphaka to squad
1 month, 1 week ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa calls up teen quick Maphaka to squad

The Hindu  

South Africa has called up teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka to its squad for the second test against Sri Lanka starting in Gqeberha on Thursday after seamer George Coetzee was ruled out with a groin injury. Maphaka, 18, has played three Twenty20 Internationals but has yet to feature in a Test and will vie with experienced seamer Dane Paterson and …

Kwena Maphaka shatters all-time record for South Africa with international debut against West Indies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kwena Maphaka shatters all-time record for South Africa with international debut against West Indies

India TV News  

Kwena Maphaka scripted history on his T20I debut as he became the youngest male cricketer ever to represent South Africa in international cricket. The budding left-arm speedster broke the record of Phenyo Victor Mpitsang who made his debut for South Africa aged 18 years and 314 days. However, South Africa were handed a seven-wicket loss in the T20I series opener …

Teenage prodigy Kwena Maphaka named in South Africa’s T20 squad for West Indies series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Teenage prodigy Kwena Maphaka named in South Africa’s T20 squad for West Indies series

The Hindu  

Teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and all-rounder Jason Smith have been called up to South Africa’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series in the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Maphaka was named player of the tournament at this year’s under-19 World Cup in South Africa and later landed a contract in …

Teenage prodigy named in South Africa T20 squad for Windies series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Teenage prodigy named in South Africa T20 squad for Windies series

Hindustan Times  

JOHANNESBURG, - Teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka and all-rounder Jason Smith have been called up to South Africa’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series in the West Indies, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Teenage prodigy named in South Africa T20 squad for Windies series The 18-year-old Maphaka was named player of the tournament at this …

'Greater things in store': Bravo, Pollard put arm on teenager Kwena Maphaka's shoulder after tough IPL debut
9 months, 1 week ago

'Greater things in store': Bravo, Pollard put arm on teenager Kwena Maphaka's shoulder after tough IPL debut

India TV News  

Kwena Maphaka, the player of the tournament in the U-19 World Cup 2024, got baptised by fire literally as he went for 66 runs in his four overs on his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, he has the ability to bounce back and there are great things in store for him as said by Dwayne …

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians announces Kwena Maphaka as replacement for Dilshan Madushanka
9 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians announces Kwena Maphaka as replacement for Dilshan Madushanka

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians announced Kwena Maphaka as a replacement for Dilshan Madushanka, who has been ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an injury. South Africa’s 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka shot into the limelight at the U19 World Cup earlier this year, where he was awarded the Player of the Tournament for picking 21 wickets. He debuted for the South Africa U19 …

India vs South Africa: Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten fifty, Jhulan Goswami's four-wicket haul helps hosts level series in 2nd ODI
3 years, 10 months ago

India vs South Africa: Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten fifty, Jhulan Goswami's four-wicket haul helps hosts level series in 2nd ODI

Firstpost  

Veteran pacer Jhulan was the pick of the bowlers for India, while Rajeshwari Gayakwad returned with figures of 3 for 37. Lucknow: Veteran Jhulan Goswami’s four-wicket haul was beautifully complemented by Smriti Mandhana’s sparkling 80 not out as India outplayed South Africa by nine wickets in the second ODI to level the five-match series 1-1 here on Tuesday. The 38-year-old …

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