As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) storm into the IPL 2025 playoffs, they’ve made a brilliant move by bringing in one of the tallest players in world cricket—28-year-old Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Mujarabani. Standing at a towering 6 feet 8 inches, Mujarabani has joined RCB as a replacement for South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi, who was called back for the World Test Championship final.

Mujarabani Matches Height with Marco Jansen

Blessing Mujarabani shares his imposing 6'8" frame with another cricket giant, Marco Jansen. Both are among the tallest fast bowlers in international cricket today. Mujarabani’s height and pace pose a real threat on the pitch—so much so that Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam has been dismissed by him five times in international matches!

Why Lungi Ngidi Was Replaced

Ngidi had to leave the IPL temporarily to join South Africa’s squad for the WTC final against Australia, scheduled till May 26. He will return to RCB for their Bangalore match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23. Mujarabani will feature in the final group game and the playoffs, strengthening RCB’s bowling attack.

Mujarabani’s Record Against Babar Azam

Babar Azam, one of the world’s best batsmen, has scored only 106 runs off 105 balls against Mujarabani at a modest average of 21.20, having been dismissed five times by the tall Zimbabwean pacer. This record highlights Mujarabani’s dominance and the fear he instills in top-order batsmen.