Durban, Dec. 30 -- Durban's Super Giants coach Lance Klusener believes Kwena Maphaka's early-season form bodes well heading into the Betway SA20 clash against Joburg Super Kings at Kingsmead on Tuesday, according to a release.

Maphaka joined the Super Giants from Paarl Royals, but there was serious concern whether the teenage paceman would be ready for the start of the new campaign after picking up a hamstring strain in October.

But the 19-year-old southpaw underwent extensive rehabilitation to make his Super Giants debut in the competition opener against MI Cape Town at Newlands last Friday.

It was here that the youngster showed his character. After conceding 27 runs in his first two overs, Maphaka held his nerve at the death to close...