Kwena Maphaka
56 matches · 8 Mar 2024 to 13 Sept 2026
- Full name
- Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka
- Born
- 8 Apr 2006, Johannesburg
- Age
- 20 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm Fast
Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka (born 8 April 2006) is a South African international cricketer. He is primarily 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. He was bought by Rajasthan Royals.
At 18 years and 137 days old, he became the youngest South African to make his debut in men's international cricket, while still completing school at St Stithians College, Johannesburg.
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Kwena Maphaka: career summary
Kwena Maphaka is a bowler from South Africa, born on 8 Apr 2006 in Johannesburg. Kwena Maphaka has played 56 matches on CricInto's records, from 8 Mar 2024 to 13 Sept 2026, for South Africa, Durban's Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, Paarl Royals, Lions and Mumbai Indians.
In T20Is (22 matches, 2024–2026): 19 runs in 6 innings at an average of 9.50 and a strike rate of 79.17 (highest score 12*); 20 wickets at an average of 32.50 and an economy rate of 8.94 (best 4/20).
In the SA20 (16 matches, 2025–2026): 26 runs in 6 innings at an average of 26.00 and a strike rate of 70.27 (highest score 22*); 10 wickets at an average of 50.10 and an economy rate of 9.95 (best 2/22).
In the CSA T20 Challenge (7 matches, 2024): 1 runs in 1 innings and a strike rate of 33.33 (highest score 1*); 15 wickets at an average of 10.60 and an economy rate of 5.78 (best 3/11).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9* | 8.50 | 28 | 60.71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| ODI | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.33 | 8 | 12.50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T20I | 22 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 12* | 9.50 | 24 | 79.17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SA20 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 22* | 26.00 | 37 | 70.27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1* | - | 3 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8* | - | 2 | 400.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 4 | 43.2 | 170 | 3 | 2/43 | 56.67 | 3.92 | 86.67 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 5 | 5 | 33.1 | 245 | 9 | 4/72 | 27.22 | 7.39 | 22.11 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 22 | 21 | 72.4 | 650 | 20 | 4/20 | 32.50 | 8.94 | 21.80 | 1 | 0 |
| SA20 | 16 | 15 | 50.2 | 501 | 10 | 2/22 | 50.10 | 9.95 | 30.20 | 0 | 0 |
| CSA T20 Challenge | 7 | 7 | 27.3 | 159 | 15 | 3/11 | 10.60 | 5.78 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 4 | 4 | 11 | 143 | 2 | 1/23 | 71.50 | 13.00 | 33.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sept 2026 | SA vs NAM ODI | DNB | 2/18 (5.2) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | SA vs NAM ODI | DNB | 2/32 (6) |
| 6 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | DNB | 1/9 (2) |
| 4 Sept 2026 | SA vs NAM T20I | DNB | 0/38 (4) |
| 1 Sept 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | DNB | 0/33 (4) |
| 29 Aug 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | DNB | 1/24 (4) |
| 1 Mar 2026 | SA vs ZIM T20I | DNB | 2/21 (4) |
| 18 Feb 2026 | SA vs UAE T20I | DNB | 0/30 (4) |
| 31 Jan 2026 | SA vs WI T20I | DNB | 1/12 (1) |
| 29 Jan 2026 | SA vs WI T20I | DNB | 0/39 (3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Kwena Maphaka scored in T20Is?
Kwena Maphaka has scored 19 runs in T20Is, at an average of 9.50.
How many wickets has Kwena Maphaka taken in T20Is?
Kwena Maphaka has taken 20 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/20.
How many runs has Kwena Maphaka scored in the SA20?
Kwena Maphaka has scored 26 runs in the SA20, at an average of 26.00.
How many wickets has Kwena Maphaka taken in the SA20?
Kwena Maphaka has taken 10 wickets in the SA20, with best figures of 2/22.
How many runs has Kwena Maphaka scored in the CSA T20 Challenge?
Kwena Maphaka has scored 1 runs in the CSA T20 Challenge.
How many wickets has Kwena Maphaka taken in the CSA T20 Challenge?
Kwena Maphaka has taken 15 wickets in the CSA T20 Challenge, with best figures of 3/11.
How old is Kwena Maphaka?
Kwena Maphaka was born on 8 Apr 2006 in Johannesburg, and is 20 years old.
Which teams has Kwena Maphaka played for?
South Africa (2024–2026), Durban's Super Giants (2025–2026), Rajasthan Royals (2025), Paarl Royals (2025), Lions (2024) and Mumbai Indians (2024).