Blessing Muzarabani's Fastest 50 Wickets
Muzarabani's impressive record is a significant milestone for Zimbabwean cricket, and his performance has earned him a spot among the top wicket-takers in the country's Test history, alongside notable bowlers like Ray Price, Paul Strang, and Henry Olonga.
Blessing Muzarabani, a towering Zimbabwean pacer, has made history by becoming the fastest bowler in Zimbabwe's Test history to reach 50 wickets, achieving this feat in just 11 matches and 18 innings, surpassing the previous record held by Heath Streak.
Muzarabani, who debuted in Tests for Zimbabwe in 2017, has picked 54 wickets in 20 innings from 13 Tests, including three five-wicket hauls. His impressive performance has earned him a spot in the Zimbabwe team currently participating in a series against South Africa. Notably, Muzarabani was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team in IPL 2025, although he did not play a single match, and still finished the season as an IPL champion.
In the ongoing series against South Africa, Zimbabwe's bowlers, particularly Masekesa, have struggled to contain the opposition, with Lhuan-dre Pretorius scoring 128 runs on his debut. The team's lack of depth in bowling, with only four frontline bowlers, has been exposed as they leak runs. Muzarabani's achievement is a significant milestone, and his average of 23.27 is the best among Zimbabwean bowlers with 10 or more Test wickets.
As Muzarabani continues to make waves in the cricket world, his record-breaking feat is a testament to his skill and dedication to the sport. With his sights set on surpassing Heath Streak's record of 216 wickets, Muzarabani is sure to be a key player for Zimbabwe in the years to come.