Kwena Maphaka Cricket Player Profile

Kwena Maphaka is a professional Cricket player representing South Africa. Born on 2006-04-08 , they operate primarily as a Bowler on the field. Over the course of their career, Kwena Maphaka has featured for South Africa, DP World Lions, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, South Africa A, South Africa Under-19, Lions, Paarl Royals different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Bowler, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Kwena Maphaka is a South African left-arm fast bowler who came to wider attention through his performances at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He represented South Africa in the 2022 and 2024 tournaments, taking 21 wickets in the latter. His bowling is his primary contribution, and he has also played for South Africa in all three international formats. His senior career has included domestic cricket and appearances in the Indian T20 League.

Profile

Maphaka played three matches at the 2022 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, taking seven wickets. He made his first-class debut for South Africa A against Sri Lanka A in June 2023, then made his List A debut for South Africa Emerging against Limpopo in October 2023. In the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, he took 21 wickets, including five-wicket hauls against West Indies and Zimbabwe and a six-wicket haul against Sri Lanka. He also took three wickets in the semi-final against India.

Maphaka made his T20I debut against West Indies in August 2024 and his ODI debut against Pakistan in December 2024, taking four wickets in that match. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in January 2025. His early senior career also included spells with the Lions and Paarl Royals, alongside appearances in the Indian T20 League for Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL Career

Maphaka made his Indian T20 League debut for Mumbai Indians in 2024, after joining the squad as an injury replacement. He played two matches that season.

He was listed with Rajasthan Royals in 2025.

Records

Maphaka took three five-wicket hauls at the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, the most by a player in a single edition of the tournament.

His 28 wickets across the 2022 and 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cups equalled the overall tournament tally of Zimbabwe's Wesley Madhevere (2024).

At 18 years and 137 days, Maphaka became the youngest South African man to make his international debut in August 2024.

In December 2024, Maphaka became South Africa's youngest ODI debutant.

FAQs

What is Kwena Maphaka's bowling style?

He is a left-arm fast bowler.

When did Kwena Maphaka make his international debut?

He made his T20I debut against West Indies in August 2024.

Which Indian T20 League teams has Kwena Maphaka played for?

He made his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2024 and was listed with Rajasthan Royals in 2025.

How many wickets did Kwena Maphaka take at the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup?

He took 21 wickets.