Kwena Maphaka
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Tony de Zorzi, Kwena Maphaka ruled out of five-game T20I series against India due to injury
Cricket | Dec 06, 2025, 03:01 PM ISTIn a major development for Cricket South Africa, the side announced that both Tony de Zorzi and Kwena Maphaka have been ruled out of the upcoming five-game T20I series against India due to their injuries.
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Kwena Maphaka to miss South Africa’s upcoming Pakistan tour due to hamstring strain
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTSouth Africa's 19-year-old pacer Kwena Maphaka has been ruled out of the side's upcoming tour of Pakistan and their one-off game against Namibia due to a hamstring strain. He will be undergoing rehab over the next month.
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Kwena Maphaka's injury concerns give South Africa headache ahead of India tour
Cricket | Oct 06, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTKwena Maphaka’s hamstring injury during a domestic match has raised concerns ahead of South Africa’s busy international schedule, including tours of Pakistan and India. The young fast bowler’s fitness will be confirmed after a precautionary MRI as selectors weigh his workload.
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South Africa add Kwena Maphaka to ODI squad for upcoming three-game series against Australia
Cricket | Aug 18, 2025, 12:57 PM ISTWith South Africa all set to take on Australia in a three-game ODI series after three T20Is, the Proteas added 19-year-old Kwena Maphaka to their ODI squad after his stellar show in the recent T20I matches.
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Ryan Rickelton impressed with Kwena Maphaka winning battle against powerhouse Tim David
Cricket | Aug 11, 2025, 04:37 PM ISTKwena Maphaka impressed with a four-wicket haul in the first T20I against Australia, restricting them to 178. South Africa suffer defeat but Ryan Rickelton was left impressed with Maphaka's attitude and consistency in Darwin.
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19-year-old Kwena Maphaka achieves unique feat after fiery four-for against Australia
Cricket | Aug 10, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTKwena Maphaka became the youngest pacer to take a T20I four-wicket haul among full members, starring with 4/20 vs Australia. Despite early South African dominance, Tim David's 83 off 52 lifted Australia to 178.
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Kagiso Rabada excited to play alongside young South Africa pacers in Australia series
Cricket | Aug 08, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTKagiso Rabada shares his excitement to play alongside the young South Africa pacers in the upcoming three-match T20I and ODI series against Australia. He also highlighted the importance of grooming talents with Kwena Maphaka, but not more than sounding boards.
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SA vs PAK Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team, captaincy picks for South Africa vs Pakistan Test
Cricket | Jan 02, 2025, 09:19 PM ISTSA vs PAK 2nd Test Dream11 Prediction: South African cricket team will look to clean sweep the two-match series against Pakistan after a thrilling win in the opener in Centurion. Kwena Maphaka is set for his Test debut and will be a good pick for the Dream11 team on Friday.
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SA vs PAK Pitch Report: How will surface at Newlands play for South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test?
Cricket | Jan 02, 2025, 08:00 PM ISTSA vs PAK 2nd Test Pitch Report: Newlands in Cape Town will be hosting the 2nd Test match between South Africa and Pakistan starting on Friday. South Africa secured a WTC 2025 final spot with a thrilling two-wicket win in the first Test against Pakistan.
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South Africa announce Test squad for Pakistan series, Maphaka among two uncapped players included
Cricket | Dec 18, 2024, 11:52 PM ISTThe 18-year-old left-arm pacer Kwena Maphaka and experienced pace all-rounder Corbin Bosch are two uncapped players included in South Africa's Test squad for the two-match series against Pakistan starting on December 26 in Centurion.
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Kwena Maphaka shatters all-time record for South Africa with international debut against West Indies
Cricket | Aug 24, 2024, 12:18 PM ISTSenior pace bowler Lungi Ngidi presented Kwena Mapahka with his debut cap. Maphaka was impressive on his T20I debut for the Proteas as he bagged a wicket and conceded just 22 runs in 3.5 overs at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
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South Africa announce squad for T20I series against West Indies; MI youngster in line for debut
Other Sports | Aug 14, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTSouth Africa announced a much-changed T20I team for the West Indies series starting on August 24. Star cricketers Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, and Heinrich Klassen are among the major missing names from Aiden Markram-led squad.
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Greater things in store: Bravo, Pollard put arm on teenager Maphaka's shoulder after tough IPL debut
Cricket | Mar 28, 2024, 03:30 PM ISTWest Indies T20 legends Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard and former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen kept a hand on the young 17-year-old Kwena Maphaka's shoulder after the South African had a tough first outing in the IPL. In a game where 277 played 246, Maphaka went for 66 runs in his four overs.
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Who is Kwena Maphaka? Mumbai Indians' debutant in SRH vs MI clash
Cricket | Mar 27, 2024, 07:45 PM ISTKwena Maphaka was named Dilshan Madhushanka's replacement just before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. He made his debut today against Sunrisers Hyderabad for the five-time champions at the age of 17 years and 354 days.