Kwena Maphaka is a young emerging fast bowler from South Africa and he plays for South African U19 cricket team. At the age of just 17, he is surprising everyone with his fast swing balls and yorkers. He is also being compared to kagiso Rabada, and may become the next Rabada in the future.
He has created a sensation in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup and tops the list of highest wicket takers. He has taken 21 wickets in just 6 matches. He is going to be the next generation star of South African cricket team.
Kwena Maphaka bio। profile
| Full Name | Kwena Maphaka |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Role | Fast bowler |
| Nationality | South African |
| Date of birth | 8 April 2006 |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birth place(hometown) | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Main teams | South Africa U19, Paarl Royals(SA20), South Africa A |
| Batting style | Left hand batsman |
| Bowling style | Left hand fast bowler |
| bowling speed | around 140 – 150 km/hr |
| Jersey number | 11 |
| IPL base price | 20 lakh |
| FAMILY DETAILS | |
| Father name | Maboe Maphaka |
| Mother name | Raesibe Maphaka |
| Sister | …update soon |
| Brother | Tetelo Maphaka |
| wife | not married yet |
| girlfriend | not known |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School | St. Stithians School |
| College | …update soon |
| PHYSICAL APPEARANCE | |
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 75 Kg |
| Other Infos | |
| Net worth | Around 20,000 dollars |
| Salary | …update soon |
| Religion | Christian |
| Favourite Cricketer and idol | Dale Steyn |
| Instagram account | Click here |
Kwena Maphaka early life
Kwena Maphaka was born on 8 April 2006 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His entire family is involved in sports, his father Maboe Maphaka was a football player and his mother Raesibe Maphaka was into athletics, and his elder brother Tetelo Maphaka is a leg spinner. His family always supported him and made it easier for Kwena to pursue a sports career in cricket. He gives credit to his family for where he is today in his cricket career.
In childhood, Kwena used to play a lot of games with his brother in the backyard of the house. However, his elder brother Tetelo was interested in cricket due to which Kwena used to bowl for him.
Along with cricket, Kwena Maphaka is also interested in many other sports, he played hockey, football, rugby and did athletics. He still plays hockey from his province. But he says that among all these, his favorite is cricket and it is more suitable for him.
Kwena played the 2022 Under-19 World Cup at the age of just 15. However, he got a chance to play in only three matches and in those three matches he took 7 wickets.
Kwena Maphaka is being compared with Rabada, although he has a lot of respect and praise for Rabada, but he considers Dale Steyn as his idol.
Under-19 World Cup 2024 performance
Kwena Maphaka has taken the most wickets in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup. He has taken a total of 21 wickets in 6 matches. He took five wickets against West Indies in his first match of the Under-19 World Cup 2024, his best bowling figure in the World Cup came against Sri Lanka,he took 6 wickets for just 21 runs in 8.2 overs. He also took five wickets against Zimbabwe and three wickets against India.
Kwena Maphaka Stats in 2024 U19 World Cup :-
| Opposition | Over | wickets | runs | econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 9.1 | 5 | 38 | 4.15 |
| England | 6 | 0 | 26 | 4.33 |
| Scotland | 10 | 2 | 53 | 5.30 |
| Zimbabwe | 10 | 5 | 34 | 3.40 |
| Sri Lanka | 8.2 | 6 | 21 | 2.52 |
| India | 10 | 3 | 32 | 3.20 |
FAQs related to Kwena Maphaka
Where is Kwena Maphaka from?
Johannesburg, South Africa
What is the bowling speed of Kwena Maphaka?
The bowling speed of Kwena Maphaka is around 140 to 150 km per hour
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