Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani will join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the remainder of the 2025 Indian Premier League later this month.
He will replace Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi in the RCB squad. Ngidi will join the South Africa squad ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia in England in June.
Muzarabani has never played in the IPL. He has experience in the Caribbean Premier League, Pakistan Super League and T20 Blast in the United Kingdom.
Muzarabani will join RCB after Zimbabwe’s one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge.
“Blessing is a really talented bowler. He was actually at Northamptonshire when I was there. He was learning his trade then and has come a long way since,” Muzarabani’s Zimbabwe team-mate Ben Curran told Club Cricket SA.
“He’s tall, of course, and extracts a lot of bounce. If there is bounce to be found in any wicket, he’s definitely going to find it. I think he is a much-improved bowler. He’s a big asset for Zimbabwe cricket and our team. I reckon he will play a big role in the upcoming Test against England.”