SRH VS MI: 17-Year-Old U19 World Cup Hero Kwena Maphaka Debuts In IPL


2024/03/27 20:46:18 IST

IPL Debut

    The 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka became the third-youngest overseas player in IPL history.

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SRH VS MI

    The promising bowler has made his debut for Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27.

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MI's replacment for Dilshan

    Maphaka was signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for Sri Lankan cricketer Dilshan Madushanka, who pulled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury.

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Rising Star

    Kwena Maphaka is a young and promising left-arm fast bowler from South Africa.

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U19 World Cup Hero

    He rose to fame during the 2024 U19 Cricket World Cup.

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Wicket-Taking Machine

    Maphaka was named Player of the Tournament for his exceptional bowling. He finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 21 scalps

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Five-fer Frenzy

    He became the first bowler to record three five-wicket hauls in a single U19 World Cup edition.

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Future Potential

    His exploits have generated excitement about his future prospects in South African cricket. Maphaka aims to emulate the success of his South African U19 predecessor, Dewald Brevis.

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