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Watch VideoKwena Maphaka set to shine for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025

Rising South African cricket star Kwena Maphaka is set to impress in his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, bringing valuable international experience and exceptional pace to the team.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWhere are the Black African cricketers in SA20?

There were a total of 10 black African players selected across the six squads in the competition which concluded earlier this month.

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Watch VideoWhat role will Kwena Maphaka play for Proteas at Champions Trophy?

Barring injury to any of the 15-member playing squad, Kwena Maphaka cannot be considered for selection for any of the matches but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a massive learning experience for the youngster.

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Watch VideoProteas miss out on extra match practice ahead of Champions Trophy, but does it matter?

Both times in the Tri-Nation series, South Africa managed totals of over 300 (304 and 352) but their opposition had little difficult in chasing down the big scores.

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Watch VideoDid the Proteas miss a trick by not playing Kwena Maphaka against Pakistan?

The 18-year-old Kwena Maphaka is a reserve for the Champions League, and instead the Proteas picked Lungi Ngidi for their Tri-Nations game against hosts Pakistan in Karachi on Wednesday.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoThe day Kwena Maphaka outfoxed Heinrich Klaasen, and the world took notice

The Proteas stalwart Heinrich Klassen batting for Durban’s Super Giants had hit Paar Royals' KWena Maphaka for a four earlier in the over before the moment of brilliance from the 18-year-old.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoShould the Proteas take a leap of faith on Kwena Maphaka at Champions Trophy?

It may be a big gamble to call on Kwena Maphaka for the ICC Champions Trophy, but it may be worth taking the risk on the teenager.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoHindsight is 20/20, but why do the Proteas keep picking Anrich Nortje?

In hindsight, it was a surprise Anrich Nortje was included at all in the Proteas squad for the ICC Champions Trophy next month.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoTriumph on and off the field: Three SA sport stars ace matric

Despite the challenging task of balancing their demanding sporting schedules with their studies, three of South Africa's brightest sporting stars successfully passed their matric.

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Watch VideoRapidly-rising Proteas' star Kwena Maphaka soaking in the milestones

Paul Adams works as Cricket SA’s high performance bowling coach, and has played a big role in the development of rising star Kwena Maphaka.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoTeen sensation Kwena Maphaka set for Proteas Test debut against Pakistan in Cape Town

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is backing the youngster Kwena Maphaka to step up against Pakistan in the festive occasion at Newlands.

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Watch VideoProteas call up Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch for Pakistan Test series

Teenage sensation Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch were the new faces included in the squad.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Proteas Rob Walter on Pakistan series win - ‘Winning breeds confidence’

Although the final T20I between South Africa and Pakistan was washed out without any play possible, the Proteas had already clinched the three-match series ahead of the last match.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoCOMMENT: Proteas’ Kwena Maphaka strikes fear into opposition, and he’s just getting started

Not only is Kwena Maphaka unique in that he is a left-arm quick of which there are not many in South Africa, the fact that he can already bowl so quickly at such a young age speaks to his massive potential.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoThe rise of Kwena Maphaka, could he make his Test debut in second Sri Lanka Test?

The injury to Gerald Coetzee has presented the Proteas management a bit of a selection headache heading into the second Test starting on Thursday in Gqeberha.

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Michael Sherman|Published