Here is all you need to know about South African cricketer Kwena Maphaka along with his age and bowling speed as he is likely to clinch a great deal at the IPL 2024 Auction
A teenage boy from South Africa has entered the IPL auction. On December 19, the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai will go up for auction in preparation for the 2024 Indian Premier League and this youngster is expected to grab some hot agreements.
Who is South Africa cricketer Kwena Maphaka, biography, age, height, bowling speed, stats and wickets
The shortlist of players for this auction consists of 333 who will go under the hammer next week. 119 players from abroad and 214 players from India are included in this. For the 17th IPL season, just 77 players were selected. There are 116 players with caps and 215 without.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) will host its 2024 season auction on Tuesday, December 19. The 10 teams vying for the title next summer hope to add players to their lineups.
Kwena Maphaka is expected to grab a hot deal at the upcoming IPL 2024 Auction. According to reports, the youngster can grab the contract from teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Reports also suggest that Rajasthan Royals are also keeping an eye on him. Fast bowler Kwena Mafaka of South Africa is the youngest player up for auction in the IPL and here is all we need to know about him.
Who is Kwena Maphaka?
Kwena Maphaka is a young cricketer from South Africa who plays for South African National Under-19 Cricket Team he was born on April 8, 2006, in Johannesburg and is currently 17 years old. He is a left-arm fast bowler and can bowl persistently in the 140-150 kmph range.
Kwena Maphaka (SA) and Mohammad Nabi (AFG) stand as the youngest and oldest players in the Indian T20 league 2024 auction respectively.#kwenamaphaka #MohammadNabi #Afghanistan #IndianT20League #cricketfans #Bigbash pic.twitter.com/jIUPmViRbR
— BetHive (@bethiveonline) December 12, 2023
17 Years Old 150 Kmph Pacer Kwena Maphaka is in the Shortlisted IPL Player Auction List 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GeFm9N3rgx
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) December 11, 2023
A look at Kwena Maphaka’s career so far
The South African pacer has competed for the U19 squad and the SA20 league’s Paarl Royals. He is the youngest player to be up for the IPL 2024 Auction. The left-arm fast bowler is yet to make his international debut.
In two first-class games, the rising star played for South Africa. He’s taken seven wickets in this match. He also claimed three wickets in two List A matches. In five Twenty20 games, Mafaka has taken six wickets.