Player profile

Blessing Muzarabani

Bowler · ZW

Born: Oct 02, 1996
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm medium fast
From: Harare

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
ODI	64	155	5.74	48.14	17*
T20	45	23	3.29	51.11	9
T20I	101	73	3.48	67.59	9*
List A	5	23	11.5	79.31	18
T10	17	34	17	161.9	27
First-class	6	29	7.25	35.37	15
Test	20	293	11.72	51.68	47

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
ODI	64	77	5.09	524.5	5/49
T20	45	48	7.78	153.2	3/18
T20I	101	118	7.29	354.3	4/17
List A	5	6	5.12	37.4	3/28
T10	17	13	11.12	33.0	3/7
First-class	6	15	4.3	101.5	4/29
IPL	3	4	10.71	7.0	4/41
Test	20	74	3.26	593.5	7/58

Recent performances

ODI match form

23 Oct 2026Zimbabwe vs AfghanistanODI · Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Batting: 17* (39) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: 0/23 (6.0 ov)

19 Oct 2026Zimbabwe vs AfghanistanODI · Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Batting: 0* (0)
Bowling: 2/68 (9.0 ov)

17 Oct 2026Zimbabwe vs BangladeshODI · Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/23 (8.0 ov)

20 Sep 2026Zimbabwe vs AustraliaODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 0* (0)
Bowling: 0/49 (10.0 ov)

18 Sep 2026Zimbabwe vs AustraliaODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 0 (1)
Bowling: 0/68 (9.0 ov)

15 Sep 2026Zimbabwe vs AustraliaODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 0* (2)
Bowling: 0/46 (10.0 ov)

9 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs BangladeshODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/33 (10.0 ov)

6 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs BangladeshODI · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 4* (10)
Bowling: 2/24 (10.0 ov)

About

Player story

Standing at an imposing 6 feet 8 inches , Blessing Muzarabani is one of the most exciting fast bowling talents to emerge from Zimbabwe in the past decade. Known for his natural pace, bounce , and ability to hit the deck hard, Muzarabani is often regarded as a rare fast-bowling asset in a country traditionally more reliant on spin and medium pace. He made his Test debut against South Africa in the historic four-day pink-ball Test in 2017 , but struggled on debut, going wicketless in a match where Zimbabwe were thoroughly outplayed. His ODI debut against Bangladesh was similarly nervy—marked by four consecutive no-balls—but his raw potential was evident. Capable of bowling consistently in the 135–140 km/h range , Muzarabani has drawn comparisons to Kagiso Rabada , especially within Zimbabwe’s domestic circuit. However, he initially struggled to convert potential into consistent performances. In 2018, he opted out of Zimbabwe national duty and signed a Kolpak deal with Northamptonshire in England. During his stint, he showed promise, picking up 17 wickets in seven first-class matches at a respectable average. Following the abolition of Kolpak status , Muzarabani returned to Zimbabwe in 2020 and was immediately brought back into the national fold. In a home series against Pakistan , he made a strong impression, claiming a five-wicket haul in an ODI—signaling his international comeback in style. Since then, he has become a regular fixture in Zimbabwe’s white-ball squads , known for his intimidating presence, steep bounce, and ability to bowl crucial overs. Muzarabani has also been making waves in franchise cricket . In the 2021 Pakistan Super League , he was signed by Multan Sultans as a replacement for Obed McCoy and played a key role in their title-winning campaign, taking 10 wickets in 6 matches . In 2022, he was picked as a net bowler for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, further highlighting his growing international reputation. Blessing Muzarabani represents Zimbabwe’s hopes of reviving a fast-bowling tradition. With raw pace, physical presence, and improving consistency, he has the tools to become a world-class bowler—provided he continues to refine his game and stays fit.

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