Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has withdrawn from the PSL 2026 with Islamabad United after securing a deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2026. This follows BCCI's instruction to KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman (bought for INR 9.2 crore), who joined Lahore Qalandars in PSL; Muzarabani replaces him in KKR. He was a direct signing for Islamabad after the PSL auction but prioritized IPL after KKR's confirmation on March 13, 2026.
Career T20 Stats
Muzarabani has played 49 T20 matches, taking 59 wickets at an average of 23.62 and economy of 7.52, with a strike rate of 18.83 balls per wicket. He has 18 two-wicket hauls and 3 three-wicket hauls, mainly dismissing right-handers (39 wickets). Batting lower-order right-handed, he has 43 runs off 65 balls at a strike rate of 66.1.
What's Next
PSL 2026 starts March 26 in Pakistan, overlapping IPL beginning March 28; PSL may penalize Muzarabani with a one-season ban like Corbin Bosch last year. Muzarabani will join KKR for IPL 2026 preparations, leveraging his strong T20 World Cup 2026 form (13 wickets in 6 matches). No contract value disclosed; Pakistan reportedly considering action over the IPL pullout.
