KWENA MAPHAKA BIOGRAPHY

FULL NAMEKwena Tshegofatso Maphaka
PLACE OF BIRTHJohannesburg, South Africa
BORNApril 8, 2006
HEIGHT5′ 10″ (178 cm)
EYE COLOUR Black
BATTING STYLELeft hand Bat
BOWLING STYLELeft arm Medium
IPLRajasthan Royals
ROLEBowler
ZODIAC SIGNAries
KWENA MAPHAKA’S INSTAGRAM@kwena.maphaka
Kwena Maphaka BIO

KWENA MAPHAKA BIO


He was born on April 8, 2006 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a left-arm fast bowler. He played for the South African team in the Under-19 World Cup, where in the semi-final he took 3 wickets for 32 runs in 10 overs against India. He made his debut with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024.

KWENA MAPHAKA DEBUT IN DOMESTIC CRICKET


  • ODI – December 19, 2024 , South Africa vs Pakistan at Cape Town
  • T20I – August 23, 2024,West Indies vs South Africa at Tarouba
  • Test – January 03 – 06, 2025, South Africa vs Pakistan at Cape Town

KWENA MAPHAKA CRICKET & MORE


  • Known for his performances in junior cricket, notably being the highest wicket-taker in the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

KWENA MAPHAKA RECORDS


Youngest ever Test cricketer for South Africa.

KWENA MAPHAKA AWARDS


Player of the Match award in the first match against West Indies in the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup

KWENA MAPHAKA’S VIDEO


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KWENA MAPHAKA SALARY


– IPL 2022 – INR 1.50 crore

  • Income – INR 3.2 million per annum

FAQs about KWENA MAPHAKA.

What is Kwena Maphaka known for?

He is known for his left-arm fast bowling and for being one of the youngest South African cricketers to play in all formats.

How old was Kwena Maphaka when he debuted in Test cricket?

He was just 18 when he debuted against Pakistan.