Tadiwanashe Marumani is a promising Zimbabwean cricketer, known for his aggressive batting at the top of the order and his role as a wicketkeeper. Rising through the youth ranks, he made his mark in the 2020 U‑19 World Cup before debuting for Zimbabwe in 2021.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Tadiwanashe Marumani
- Born: 2 January 2002, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Age: 24 years (as of 2026)
- Batting Style: Left‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm off‑break
- Role: Wicketkeeper‑batter / Top‑order batter
- Domestic Teams: Southern Rocks, Mashonaland Eagles, Islamabad United (2025–present), Zimbabwe A, Zimbabwe Select XI
- Education: Prince Edward School
Tadiwanashe Marumani Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s/50s | Highest Score | Catches/Stumpings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 21 | 225 | 13.2 | 0/0 | 45 | 10/0 | |
| T20Is | 61 | 1,145 | 19.7 | 0/7 | 86 | 23/3 | |
| First‑Class | 34 | 1,771 | 36.9 | 5/8 | 163 | 56/10 | |
| List A | 71 | 1,743 | 26.8 | 1/9 | 100 | 49/3 |
Career Highlights
- U‑19 World Cup 2020: Scored 257 runs at an average of 42.83, finishing as Zimbabwe’s top run‑getter.
- Domestic Breakthrough: Scored four half‑centuries in his first five T20 matches for Southern Rocks in 2021.
- International Debut:
- T20I debut vs Pakistan (Apr 2021).
- ODI debut vs Bangladesh (Jul 2021).
- Franchise Cricket: Signed by Islamabad United in 2025, expanding his exposure to high‑level competition.
Style of Play
- Batting: Aggressive left‑hander, strong on lofted drives and quick scoring.
- Wicketkeeping: Developing skills adds versatility to team balance.
- Temperament: Fearless, often takes on bowlers early in the innings.
Legacy & Outlook
At just 24, Marumani is still in the early stages of his career. His domestic record suggests strong potential, especially in longer formats. With more consistency at the international level, he could become a key figure in Zimbabwe’s batting lineup.
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