Blessing Muzarabani Joins RCB for IPL 2025
Blessing Muzarabani is making headlines as he joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the rest of the IPL 2025 season.
With South African pacer Lungi Ngidi unavailable for the playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) needed a dependable overseas fast bowler. Their choice? Zimbabwe’s 6’8” speedster – Blessing Muzarabani.
His international experience and calm under pressure make him an ideal late-season signing — especially on flat Indian pitches where bounce and length variations are key.
Blessing Muzarabani IPL Salary
Blessing Muzarabani, a 28-year-old fast bowler from Zimbabwe, has been signed for ₹75 lakh.
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His Net Worth Estimate: ₹5–7 crore (including league fees, international earnings & endorsements)
Who is Blessing Muzarabani?
Blessing Muzarabani is a tall and talented right-arm fast-medium bowler, standing at a massive 6 feet 8 inches.
Born on October 2, 1996, in Harare, Zimbabwe, he began his cricket journey at the Takashinga Cricket Club at just 7 years old.
He was identified early by former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu, who picked him for the Rising Stars Academy that toured England in 2017.
Blessing Muzarabani Career Highlights & Notable Achievements
1. He became the fastest Zimbabwean to reach 50 Test Wickets
- Achieved this milestone in just 11 matches in April 2025, matching Indian legends Jasprit Bumrah and Harbhajan Singh.
2. PSL record
Starred in PSL 2021 for Multan Sultans, bagging 10 wickets in just 6 matches.
Blessing Muzarabani – International Career Stats
Known for: Steep bounce, tight lines, and effective death-over bowling.
Performance in Test Matches:
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12 Matches | 51 Wickets
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Best: 7/58 | Average: 21.84
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Performance in ODIs:
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55 Matches | 69 Wickets
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Best: 5/49 | Average: 32.12
Performance in T20Is:
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70 Matches | 78 Wickets
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Best: 3/8 | Average: 21.76
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