Nyasha Mayavo is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Zimbabwe who has steadily built a solid domestic career while representing his country on the international stage. The 33-year-old from Bulawayo made his first-class debut in 2012 and has since become a reliable presence behind the stumps and a useful contributor with the bat for the Mid West Rhinos. His international breakthrough came in 2023 with a T20I appearance against Namibia, followed by his Test debut in February 2025 against Ireland. In 91 first-class matches, Mayavo has scored over 3,600 runs at an average of 26.10, including four centuries and 18 half-centuries, while also claiming more than 200 dismissals as a wicketkeeper. His List A and T20 records further demonstrate his adaptability across formats, with a T20 strike rate of 128.57 showcasing his ability to accelerate when needed. A consistent performer in Zimbabwe’s domestic circuit, Mayavo represents the dependable wicketkeeping option that any team values.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Tests | 2 | 4 | 0 | 62 | 35 | 15.50 | 111 | 55.85 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| T20Is | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 91 | 149 | 10 | 3629 | 149 | 26.10 | 6442 | 56.33 | 4 | 18 | 452 | 19 | 201 | 19 |
| List A | 82 | 77 | 11 | 1137 | 88 | 17.22 | 1682 | 67.59 | 0 | 6 | 94 | 11 | 86 | 18 |
| T20s | 35 | 27 | 5 | 531 | 64 | 24.13 | 413 | 128.57 | 0 | 2 | 65 | 9 | 13 | 2 |
He is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who contributes with the bat while providing reliable glovework behind the stumps.
He made his T20I debut for Zimbabwe against Namibia on October 29, 2023, and his Test debut against Ireland in February 2025.
In 91 first-class matches, he has scored 3,629 runs at an average of 26.10, including four centuries and 18 half-centuries, with a highest score of 149, and has over 200 dismissals as wicketkeeper.
He represents the Mid West Rhinos in Zimbabwean domestic cricket.
In 82 List A matches, he has scored 1,137 runs at an average of 17.22, with six half-centuries and 86 dismissals as wicketkeeper.
In 35 T20 appearances, he has scored 531 runs at an average of 24.13 with a strike rate of 128.57, including two half-centuries.
He was born on October 1, 1992, in Bulawayo, making him 33 years old.
His highest first-class score is 149, one of four centuries he has scored in the format.
His consistency with the bat across all formats, combined with reliable wicketkeeping skills and over 200 first-class dismissals, makes him a dependable all-round contributor.
