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17 year old Quen Mafaka has created havoc in the Under 19 World Cup.
Mafaka’s dangerous yorker is a call for batsmen
New Delhi. South Africa’s young fast bowler Kwena Mafaka, who emerged as a wonder boy in the Under-19 World Cup, has got an IPL contract. For the first time in this T20 league, Mafaka will be seen making a splash with his fast bowling. Mumbai Indians have included him in place of injured Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka. Mafaka proved to be a threat to the batsmen with his fast bowling in the Under-19 World Cup this year. The appearance of this young pacer from South Africa resembles that of his compatriot star fast bowler Kagiso Rabada. In such a situation, Mafaka is also being called ‘Baby Rabada’. Mafaka is known for precise line length. He is an excellent fast bowler who is emerging rapidly in world cricket.
Sri Lanka’s 23-year-old fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka was injured during the recently concluded ODI series against Bangladesh. Mumbai Indians bought him in the IPL auction for Rs 4.6 crore. South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka has not played any international match yet but this 17-year-old fast bowler took 21 wickets at an average of 9.71 in the Under-19 World Cup and was adjudged the best player of the tournament.
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top of the #U19WorldCup wicket tally
The blistering Kwena Maphaka in full flow pic.twitter.com/RZov0GKopd
— ICC (@ICC) February 4, 2024
Difficult to find answer to Kwena Mafaka’s dangerous yorker
The batsmen have no answer to Quena Mafaka’s dangerous yorker. He took 5 wicket hauls thrice in the Under 19 World Cup. Kwena Mafaka entered the IPL 2024 auction as the youngest player. However, no franchise bid on him in the auction. Kwena Mafaka, born on 8 April 2006 in Johannesburg, is a left arm fast bowler. Who is waiting to debut in international cricket. Mafaka has played cricket for South Africa Under-19, South Africa A and South Africa T20 League team Paarl Royals.
Kwena Mafaka’s cricket career
Kwena Mfaka has played 2 first class matches for South Africa in which he has taken 7 wickets, while he has 3 wickets in two List A matches. Mafaka has 13 wickets in his name in 9 T20 matches. Mafaka inherited the game.
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Tags: Indian premier league, IPL, mumbai indians
FIRST PUBLISHED: March 20, 2024, 22:31 IST