Blessing Muzarabani: The Rising Star of Zimbabwean Cricket
RCB's IPL Triumph and Muzarabani's Emergence
In a remarkable turn of events, RCB clinched the IPL 2025 title, yet one of their most formidable bowlers did not step onto the field even once during the season. Zimbabwe's towering pacer, Blessing Muzarabani, has been making headlines in international cricket, setting a significant milestone with his exceptional bowling skills. He has now earned the title of the fastest bowler in Zimbabwean Test history to achieve 50 wickets.
A Historic Achievement
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Blessing Muzarabani smashes records, becoming the fastest Zimbabwean to 50 Test wickets!
The future is bright for this bowling powerhouse!
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Remarkable Milestone: 50 Wickets in 11 Matches
Muzarabani made his return to the Zimbabwe Test squad in 2024 and has since been unstoppable. He reached the milestone of 50 wickets in just 11 matches and 18 innings. The previous record was held by Heath Streak, who achieved the same feat in 20 innings across 11 matches. Let's take a look at the fastest bowlers to reach 50 Test wickets for Zimbabwe:
Muzarabani's Test Journey So Far
Blessing Muzarabani made his Test debut for Zimbabwe in 2017. Although his first match against South Africa was underwhelming, he bounced back in his second Test, claiming 6 wickets. To date, he has taken 54 wickets in 20 innings from 13 Tests, including three five-wicket hauls. Across all formats, he has amassed 147 wickets for Zimbabwe and is currently part of the team competing in a series against South Africa.
A Season with RCB Without Playing
Despite being on the RCB roster for IPL 2025, Muzarabani did not play a single match. Due to various injuries and the presence of players on national duty, RCB signed him for ₹70 lakh as a replacement for South Africa's Lungi Ngidi. Even without stepping onto the pitch, he celebrated as an IPL champion with RCB.