MI's Kwena Maphaka scripts an unwanted record in IPL: Details
Kwena Maphaka has had a dismal start to his Indian Premier League journey. Maphaka conceded 66 runs from his four overs versus Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 8 of the IPL 2024 season at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. As per ESPNcricinfo, Maphaka is now the foreigner with the most runs conceded in an IPL innings. Here are further details.
Maphaka breaks this unwanted record of Hazlewood
Maphaka, who made his IPL debut, broke the unwanted record held by Josh Hazlewood. The Australian pacer conceded 64 runs from four overs for the RCB against Punjab Kings in the IPL in 2022. Overall, Basil Thampi has conceded the most runs in IPL (70).
Most runs conceded by a debutant in the IPL
As per Cricbuzz, Maphaka's 0/66 are the most expensive bowling returns on IPL debut, surpassing Michael Neser's 0/62 for Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mohali in 2013.
A forgettable display for Maphaka
Maphaka was handed the first over and he conceded seven runs. In the 3rd over, he was spanked for 22 runs. Maphaka was brought back in the 10th over and he gave away 20 runs. His last over was the 17th of SRH's innings as 18 runs were scored. Overall, Maphaka conceded 12 boundaries.
Maphaka broke these records on debut
Maphaka became the second-youngest player to play for MI in the IPL. Rasikh Salam at 17 years and 353 days is at the top. Maphaka is aged 17 years and 354 days. He is now the third-youngest overseas player to make his IPL debut. He is behind Mujeeb ur Rahman - 17 years, 11 days and Sandeep Lamichhanne - 17 years, 283 days.
Maphaka replaced Madushanka
Earlier, Maphaka replaced Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka in the MI squad. Madushanka was ruled out of the 2024 season after suffering an injury. Madushanka picked up a hamstring injury during the tour of Bangladesh.
ICC U19 World Cup: Maphaka claimed a record 21 wickets
Maphaka was the highest wicket-taker with 21 scalps in the ICC Under-19 World Cup. He played six matches and averaged 9.71. His economy rate was a stellar 3.81. The left-arm pacer's 21 wickets are the most ever by a pace bowler in an edition of the U19 World Cup. He was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
