Blignaut had a sensational Test debut against Bangaldesh at Bulawayo, picking up 5/73 and 3/37. He did not shine well with the ball in the first Test at Bulawayo against the visiting Indian side. But he did give enough evidence of his batting ability with an unbeaten 32 in the second innings. In the second Test match at Harare, Blignaut started the big collapse of the Indian second innings by picking up the crucial wicket of Rahul Dravid to sign off the third day's play.