Brandon Mavuta

Brandon Mavuta is one of Zimbabwe’s premier spin-bowling all-rounders, with proven success across all three formats of international cricket.

A match-winner with the ball and a dependable contributor with the bat, Mavuta has represented Zimbabwe in 32 international matches, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, and is now eyeing global opportunities to showcase his all-round skillset.

International Impact

Mavuta made an emphatic start to his international career:
Test debut vs Bangladesh (2018) – 4/21 in the second innings
ODI debut – July 2018
T20I debut – September 2018
After a five-year international hiatus, he returned in February 2023 in dominant fashion:
5/140 in the 1st Test vs West Indies – maiden Test five-for, claiming key top-order wickets (Mayers, Reifer, Blackwood, Chase, Holder)
Followed up with a composed 56 in the first innings
Took 3/73 in the second Test, dismissing Blackwood, Mayers, and Chanderpaul

Career Pathway & Domestic Dominance

Brandon's journey has been marked by consistent success:
Starred in the 2016 ICC U19 World Cup for Zimbabwe
Made his first-class debut shortly after, in the Logan Cup (2016)
Enjoyed a prolific UK stint with Thongsbridge CC, topping the Drakes Huddersfield League wicket charts
In 2017/18, dominated domestic cricket for the Rising Stars, finishing as leading wicket-taker in both the Logan Cup and Pro50 Championship
Earned a Mzansi Super League T20 contract with Durban Heat (2018)
Despite COVID disruptions halting his early momentum, Mavuta has rebuilt strongly, particularly in the T20 circuit, where he remains a regular Zimbabwe squad member.

All-Round Credentials
350+ domestic wickets across formats
First-class century (104*) and 8 fifties
Proven ability to contribute as a genuine lower-order batter

A versatile cricketer, Brandon is equally effective in red-ball and white-ball formats, capable of playing key roles as:
A frontline leg-spinner
A batting all-rounder at 7 or 8
A strike bowler in middle overs (T20/ODI) or a long-spell option in Tests

Future Goals

Now entering his prime, Mavuta is:
Eager to secure overseas contracts for 2026 and beyond
Open to franchise T20 leagues, UK club cricket, and professional red-ball opportunities
Focused on cementing his place in Zimbabwe’s national side while gaining broader exposure globally

With experience, skill, and international pedigree, Brandon Mavuta is a proven performer ready to make a major impact—wherever he plays next.

Brandon is now set to head to the UK in 2026 after signing for Uxbridge CC for their Thames Valley Cricket League campaign.