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Under 19 Cricket World Cup: South Africa's Kwena Maphaka, a fiery pace sensation, has been crowned as the 'Player of the Tournament' at the recently concluded ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2024. The sensational bowler claimed the title by outshining formidable talents like Ubaid Shah, Saumy Pandey, Musheer Khan, Jewel Andrew, Hugh Weibgen, Uday Saharan, and even his compatriot Steve Stolk.
South Africa's Kwena Maphaka wins the 2024 #U19WorldCup @aramco Player of the Tournament award 🎖https://t.co/4Y2I2yN4Eb
— ICC (@ICC) February 11, 2024
Maphaka's fiery bowling mastery was undeniable throughout the tournament. Although he fell just one wicket short of the record set by Bangladesh's Enamul Haque Jr. in 2014, Maphaka recorded his name in history by becoming the first player to claim three five-wicket hauls in a single edition of the U19 World Cup. He scalped 21 wickets in the tournament.
The incredible performance throughout the tournament adds Maphaka to the distinguished list of previous recipients, alongside South African young sensation Dewald Brevis. With this recognition, Maphaka has firmly established himself as a player to watch, destined for greatness in the cricketing world.
The rising star - Kwena Maphaka 🌟 pic.twitter.com/nEnJvBUfh0
— Paarl Royals (@paarlroyals) February 8, 2024
Earlier, Australia defeated India by 79 runs in the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 finals to clinch their fourth title. Opting to bat first, Australia posted 253/7 in 50 Overs. Chasing the target, India lost wickets in regular intervals and crumbled to 174/10. Australia's Mahli Beardman won the Player of the Match award.
Watch the highlights of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 finals here:
Australia have done it again!
— ICC (@ICC) February 11, 2024
They win their third straight final against India, having won the #WTC23 and #CWC23 last year 🏆
Match Highlights 🎥 #U19WorldCup pic.twitter.com/whcSzAEK3G
Here's the full list of players who won the prestigious 'Player of the Tournament' in U19 Cricket World Cup:
Year Player of the Tournament
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