In a thrilling moment during Match 62 of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, 19-year-old pacer Kwena Maphaka stunned everyone with a breathtaking catch to dismiss CSK’s rising top-order batter, Urvil Patel. Urvil, who recently made waves in Indian domestic cricket by smashing the fastest T20 century by an Indian—off just 28 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy—was expected to bring that same explosive form into the IPL.

Despite going unsold in the mega auction earlier this year, destiny had a different plan. CSK roped him in mid-season as an injury replacement, giving the Gujarat batter his long-awaited IPL debut.

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He didn’t disappoint in his first outing, hammering 31 off just 11 balls against KKR. But against Rajasthan, Urvil’s stay was brief. On the second ball of the second over, pacer Yudhvir Singh bowled a hard-length delivery on middle stump. Patel attempted to power it straight down the ground, but mistimed the shot as the bat twisted in his hands.

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Just when it looked like the ball might clear the infield, young Kwena Maphaka backtracked from mid-on, timed his leap to perfection, and pulled off a stunning overhead catch that left commentators and fans in awe. It was a moment of athletic brilliance that showcased not just Maphaka’s raw talent but also his exceptional game awareness under pressure.

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For CSK and Urvil Patel, it was a short-lived outing, but for Rajasthan Royals and their teenage pace sensation, it was a highlight that could define the youngster’s campaign.