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**Zimbabwean Pacer Muzarabani Breaks Record, Despite RCB Bench Time**

HARARE, June 29, 2025 – Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has etched his name in his nation’s cricketing history, becoming the fastest Zimbabwean to reach 50 Test wickets. The 6’8″ pacer achieved the milestone in just 11 matches and 18 innings, surpassing the previous record held by Heath Streak (20 innings).

Muzarabani, who made his Test debut in 2017, returned to the Test squad in 2024 and has been a consistent performer since. While he didn’t have a stellar debut against South Africa, he quickly found his rhythm, taking 6 wickets in his second match. To date, he has taken 54 wickets in 13 Test matches with 3 five-wicket hauls. Besides Test cricket, he has 147 wickets for ODI’s and T20I.

Interestingly, Muzarabani was also part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad that won the IPL 2025 title. He was brought in as a replacement for the injured Lungi Ngidi for a sum of INR 7 million. However, he remained on the bench throughout the tournament, not getting a single opportunity to play, but still ending up a champion. Despite the lack of game time in the IPL, Muzarabani is proving his mettle on the international stage and is currently a part of the Zimbabwe squad playing a series against South Africa.

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