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Kwena Maphaka, South Africa Under-19
Kwena Maphaka is an South Africa Under-19 cricketer who plays for the team South Africa Under-19. Kwena Maphaka was born on Apr 08, 2006; and as of 2026, He is 20 years old. Kwena Maphaka is a bowler from South Africa and bowls .
In his Test career to date, Kwena Maphaka has played 2 matches to date in his Test career and He took 3 wickets, with an average of 56.67, conceding nearly 3.92 runs per over with a best individual figure of 2/43.
In Kwena Maphaka's Odi career, has played 3 matches to date in his Odi career and He took 5 wickets, with an average of 39.00, conceding nearly 8.93 runs per over with a best individual figure of 4/72.
Kwena Maphaka has played 18 matches to date in his T20 career and He took 18 wickets, with an average of 30.33, conceding nearly 9.31 runs per over with a best individual figure of 4/20.
Kwena MaphakaSouth Africa Under-19
- Born: Apr 8, 2006 (20 years)
- Birth Place: South Africa
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Left Handed
- Bowling Style: Left-arm fast
Profile
Kwena Maphaka is a promising South African fast bowler who made headlines with his impressive performances at the Under-19 level. A left-arm pacer known for his pace, swing, and ability to generate bounce, Maphaka rose to prominence during the 2024 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he finished as the tournament's highest wicket-taker with 21 wickets in six matches. His dominant performances, including multiple four-wicket hauls, were instrumental in South Africa’s run to the semi-finals, and he was deservedly named the Player of the Tournament. Following his success at the U-19 level, Maphaka quickly transitioned into senior cricket. Later in 2024, he made his white-ball debuts for South Africa, before earning his Test cap in early 2025. His growing reputation, combined with strong domestic performances, saw him land a contract with Mumbai for the 2024 Indian Premier League. However, his debut against Hyderabad turned into a tough initiation, as he went wicketless and conceded 66 runs in four overs. His struggles continued into 2025, where he represented Paarl in the SA20 and endured an underwhelming season. Ahead of the 2025 IPL auction, Mumbai released him but Rajasthan saw potential in the young pacer and secured his services.
Career Information
| Last Test: | vs Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, June 28, 2025 |
| Last ODI: | vs Australia at Great Barrier Reef Arena, August 24, 2025 |
| Last T20I: | vs Zimbabwe at Arun Jaitley Stadium, March 1, 2026 |
Batting Career Summary
| MAT | NO | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 100s | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 2 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 8.50 | 60.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 | 12.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 9.50 | 79.17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Bowling Career Summary
| MAT | Wkts | AVG | ECON | Best | 5w | 10w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 2 | 3 | 56.67 | 3.92 | 43/2 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 3 | 5 | 39.00 | 8.93 | 72/4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 18 | 18 | 30.33 | 9.31 | 20/4 | 0 | 0 |
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