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Blessing Muzarabani

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

Bowling career

Career totals by format

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

Recent performances

T20 match form

1 Nov 2026Zimbabwe vs AfghanistanT20I · Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Batting: 1 (5)
Bowling: 1/31 (3.0 ov)

6 Sep 2026Zimbabwe vs South AfricaT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 8 (5) • 0×4, 1×6
Bowling: 0/25 (4.0 ov)

3 Sep 2026Zimbabwe vs NamibiaT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/34 (4.0 ov)

31 Aug 2026Zimbabwe vs NamibiaT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/39 (4.0 ov)

29 Aug 2026Zimbabwe vs South AfricaT20I · Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek

Batting: 0* (1)
Bowling: 1/30 (3.0 ov)

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26 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs IndiaT20I · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/33 (4.0 ov)

25 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs IndiaT20I · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: 7* (6) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: 1/36 (4.0 ov)

23 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs IndiaT20I · Harare Sports Club, Harare

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/26 (4.0 ov)

19 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs BangladeshT20I · Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/17 (4.0 ov)

17 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs BangladeshT20I · Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Batting: 0 (3)
Bowling: 0/35 (4.0 ov)

15 Jul 2026Zimbabwe vs BangladeshT20I · Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Batting: —
Bowling: 4/17 (4.0 ov)

About Blessing Muzarabani

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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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