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A 3-match T20 series is being played between West Indies and South Africa. The South African player performed brilliantly in his debut match. Kwena Mphaka made a splash with his bowling in the Under-19 World Cup. He played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. Mphaka troubled the batsmen with his speed and bounce in the Under-19 World Cup. After this, he considered himself a better bowler than Jasprit Bumrah. Now he has created history in his debut match itself. Mphaka bowled brilliantly in his first match, giving only 25 runs in 4 overs. He also took a wicket.
Mafakha sets a record
Mphaka, who made his T20 debut against West Indies, is just 18 years and 138 days old. With this, he became the youngest cricketer to debut for South Africa. Earlier this record was in the name of Victor Mpitsang, who made his international debut for South Africa in 1999 at the age of 18 years and 314 days. While Pakistan's Hasan Raza holds the record for making the youngest international debut in the world. He played his first international match in 1996 at the age of just 14 years and 233 days.
Great performance in IPL too
Kwena Mphaka wreaked havoc in the Under-19 World Cup. He created a sensation by taking 21 wickets in just 6 matches. His speed of 140 and death overs bowling caught everyone's attention. After this, Mumbai Indians immediately included him in the team. Mphaka made a record as soon as he came into the team and became the third youngest player to enter the IPL at the youngest age. He made his IPL debut at the age of 17 years 354 days. However, his IPL debut was not good for him. He played two matches and was beaten badly in both. Mphaka bowled a total of 6 overs in these two matches, giving 89 runs and taking only 1 wicket.