ICC Men’s T20 World Cup History: Top Two Zimbabwe Bowlers with Most Wickets – Blessing Muzarabani and Sikandar Raza

Zimbabwe have emerged as one of the biggest underdogs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, stunning the cricketing world with a memorable group-stage victory over Australia and Sri Lanka. Placed in Group B alongside Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Oman, Zimbabwe have demonstrated their ability to compete strongly against higher-ranked teams on the global stage.

Although Zimbabwe are yet to win an ICC tournament, they have consistently challenged top sides and produced surprising results over the years. Under the leadership of Sikandar Raza, the team looks confident and well-balanced. Their bowling attack has been a major strength, featuring the likes of Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Wellington Masakadza.

Here is a look at the top bowlers for Zimbabwe in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history:

Blessing Muzarabani

Blessing Muzarabani is regarded as the most exciting fast-bowling talent to emerge from Zimbabwe since Heath Streak. He is 6ft 8in and can generate a steep bounce and sharp pace, with a smooth, whip-like action. His height and ability to extract extra lift from the surface make him a constant threat to opposition batters.

Muzarabani made his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Gqeberha in December 2017. After a brief Kolpak stint in England, he returned to Zimbabwe’s national side in 2020 following Brexit and immediately made an impact. In 86 T20 Internationals, he has taken 102 wickets, underlining his consistency in the shortest format. In T20 World Cup history, he has claimed 21 wickets in 12 matches, making him Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament.

Sikandar Raza

Sikandar Raza has not only been a key batter but also a vital contributor with the ball for Zimbabwe. Born in Pakistan, he made his first-class debut in the Logan Cup in 2007 before breaking into international cricket in 2013 during white-ball series against Bangladesh and India. Over the years, he has established himself as a dependable all-rounder.

Raza was Player of the Tournament in the 2019 ODI World Cup Qualifier and delivered a memorable spell of 4 for 8 in the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup Qualifier against Netherlands. A seasoned T20 campaigner, he has featured in global leagues such as the BPL, IPL, ILT20, CPL and PSL, winning multiple titles. In 130 T20Is, Raza has taken 103 wickets, while in 17 T20 World Cup matches, he has claimed 14 wickets, highlighting his impact on the biggest stage.

Zimbabwe full squad for T20 World Cup 2026:

Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran

Zimbabwe schedule for T20 World Cup 2026:

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