Zimbabwe's winning return to Test cricket must be credited to the bowlers, who have performed well throughout a testing season.
The management knows for a fact that in order for the team to mount
pressure on any opposition, it is crucial that their bowlers deliver,
with crucial breakthroughs.
Now the task will be made a little tougher with the arrival of
Pakistan, who will have a much more experienced and technically sound
batting line-up as compared with their Asian counterparts.
However, with confidence sky high, the Zimbabwean bowlers will also want to test themselves against the best in the business.
Bettor.com closely analyzes the main weapons of destruction which the hosts can use against a formidable Pakistani outfit.
Brian Vitori
The left-armer is certainly one of the success stories to come out of
Zimbabwean cricket in recent times. At the beginning of the tour, the
Bangladeshi batsmen gave little chance to the pace attack, which they
thought was not capable enough to perform at
the highest level.
However, they were made to pay for their talking as Vitori’s
scintillating display left them bewildered. On his debut test, he took 5
in the match, claiming a 4 wicket-haul. His turn out in the One Dayer
was even more impressive, where he grabbed five-wicket
hauls in the first two matches.
He will be hoping to use the new ball with same devastating effect when his side faces the might of Pakistan.
Christopher Mpofu
A humble pacer, who is one of the bright spots of the team, gives his hundred percent whenever he wears the national team jersey. He has been ever present for the side in a busy home season, playing the likes of Australian and South African A sides.
He has so far played 7 Test matches for his country, taking 13
wickets. He is indeed an important member of the squad, and will be
hoping play a crucial role in his side’s Test Cricket revival.
Raymond Price
The veteran spinner will have to use all his experience to topple a strong Pakistani line-up comprising of Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal. The left-armer has the ability to take wickets regularly and is one who can be relied upon, when the chips
are down.
He has not been called into action often, as the pacers have ably led
in the recent series against Bengali Tigers. However, he still remains
one of most capped players, looking at the current youths in the squad.
In 19 matches, he has taken 71 wickets,
at an average of 35.61.
Prosper Utseya
The 26-year-old off-break bowler adds another dimension to the
Zimbabwean attack. He and Price can work in tandem and have delivered
competently. However, it is most likely that the management will have to
pick from either of the two.
Utseya is skillful, gifted and reads the game well. However, he has
only featured in one Test match in his career, so it is expected that
Price might get the nod.
Keegan Meth
The right armer suffered a horrific mouth injury in the final
One-Dayer and it remains to be seen whether he recovers, both mentally
and physically.
However, he is done exceptionally well in the domestic circuit and
will be hoping to prove his worth and fitness ahead of the only Test
match. 
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