Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who was the hero of the victory against Australia in the T20 World Cup, is a 6 feet 8 inches tall player. He has performed brilliantly in all three formats and has joined RCB in IPL 2025.
Who is Blessing Muzarabani: In the 19th match of the T20 World Cup, the match was played between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo on Friday, 13 February. In this match, Zimbabwe created a big upset and defeated the current world champion Australia by 23 runs. The hero of this historic victory was Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, who put the Kangaroo batsmen under pressure with his brilliant bowling.
Who is Blessing Muzarabani?
Blessing Muzarabani is the leading fast bowler of Zimbabwe. He was born on 2 October 1996 in Murewa city of Zimbabwe. He is among the fastest bowlers to take 50 wickets in Test cricket for Zimbabwe. He has taken 78 wickets in 70 T20 International matches so far. He has made a distinct identity with his bowling in all three formats, Test, ODI and T20.
Blessing Muzarabani joins RCB in IPL 2025
Blessing Muzarabani was included in the team of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025. He was bought for Rs 75 lakh as a replacement for Lungi Ngidi. Before this, he has also played in Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other T20 leagues.
Height of 6 feet 8 inches gives special identity
Blessing Muzarabani is also known for his height of 6 feet 8 inches. His tall frame helps him generate extra bounce and pace. This is why he is recognized as an aggressive and dangerous fast bowler.
Early career and cricket journey
Muzarabani started cricket training from Takashinga Cricket Club at the age of just 7. It was here that his talent was recognized by the coaches. In 2017, he was selected for the Rising Stars Academy by former captain Tatenda Taibu. Under this program he was sent on a tour to England for three months. In December 2020, he was included in the Southern Rocks squad for the 2020–21 Logan Cup.
Great performance in PSL 2021
In June 2021, Multan Sultans included him in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) squad as a replacement for Obed McCoy. He took 10 wickets in 6 matches and played a key role in helping the team win its first PSL title.