IPL 2025: Who is Blessing Muzarabani? RCB rope in Zimbabwe pacer as Replacement

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have announced the signing of Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season.

Muzarabani has been roped in as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi, as the South Africa speedster will not be available for the playoffs due to national duty. He has been signed for a fee of Rs 75 lakh, and is expected to play a part with the Bengaluru outfit as they progressed to the playoffs.

Who is Blessing Muzarabani?

Blessing Muzarabani, born on October 2, 1996, is a prominent right-arm fast-medium bowler known for his towering height of 6 feet 8 inches and his ability to generate steep bounce and pace.

He began his cricket journey at the age of seven at Takashinga Cricket Club in Highfield, Harare, where his talent was nurtured. His early promise led to his selection by Tatenda Taibu for the Rising Stars Academy, which toured England in 2017.

Blessing Muzarabani International Career

Muzarabani made his Test debut for Zimbabwe against South Africa in 2017. He debuted in ODIs against Bangladesh in 2018, and in T20Is against Afghanistan in the same year as well. After a brief stint with Northamptonshire in England under a Kolpak deal, he returned to Zimbabwean cricket following the end of the Kolpak system due to Brexit.

Blessing Muzarabani Intl Stats

Tests: 12 matches, 51 wickets at an average of 21.84; best bowling figures of 7/58.

ODIs: 55 matches, 69 wickets at an average of 32.12; best bowling figures of 5/49.

T20Is: 70 matches, 78 wickets at an average of 21.76; best bowling figures of 3/8.

Career Achievements

In April 2025, Muzarabani became the fastest Zimbabwean to reach 50 Test wickets, achieving this milestone in just his 11th match, equaling the record held by Jasprit Bumrah and Harbhajan Singh.

Muzarabani was part of the Multan Sultans squad that won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) title in 2021, contributing 10 wickets in six matches. He was also with the Lucknow Super Giants as a net bowler.