Blessing Muzarabani is a Zimbabwean international cricketer renowned for his imposing height (6’8”), raw pace, and ability to extract steep bounce, making him one of the most exciting fast-bowling talents to emerge from Zimbabwe in recent years. Born on October 2, 1996, in Murewa, Zimbabwe, Muzarabani’s journey began at Takashinga Cricket Club in Harare, where his talent was first recognized at the age of seven.
Career Highlights
- Early Development: Muzarabani’s skills were honed at Takashinga Cricket Club before he was selected by former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu for the Rising Stars Academy, which included a pivotal tour of England in 2017.
- International Debut: He made his Test debut for Zimbabwe against South Africa in December 2017, followed by ODI and T20I debuts in 2018 against Bangladesh and Afghanistan, respectively.
- Kolpak Experience: Muzarabani briefly played county cricket for Northamptonshire under a Kolpak deal before returning to Zimbabwe after Brexit ended the Kolpak system.
- Franchise Cricket: He contributed significantly to Multan Sultans’ Pakistan Super League title win in 2021, taking 10 wickets in six matches. He has also been associated with teams like Lucknow Super Giants and, most recently, was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025 as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi.
Record-Breaking Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Best Bowling |
| Test | 12 | 51 | 21.84 | 7/58 |
| ODI | 55 | 69 | 32.12 | 5/49 |
| T20I | 70 | 78 | 21.76 | 3/8 |
- Fastest Zimbabwean to 50 Test Wickets: In April 2025, Muzarabani became the quickest Zimbabwean to reach 50 Test wickets, achieving the feat in just his 11th match-a record he shares with Indian stars Jasprit Bumrah and Harbhajan Singh.
- 2025 Test Surge: In 2025 alone, he claimed 26 wickets in four Tests at an average of 18.61, accounting for over half his career Test wickets, underlining his rapid rise as Zimbabwe’s pace spearhead.
Recent News
In May 2025, Muzarabani was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL playoffs, stepping in for Lungi Ngidi and expected to make a significant impact in the high-stakes matches ahead.
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Blessing Muzarabani’s blend of pace, bounce, and determination has not only revitalized Zimbabwe’s fast-bowling stocks but has also made him a sought-after name in global T20 leagues, with his career trajectory still on a steep upward curve.
