Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq hit a century and legspinner Shadab Khan grabbed a career-best 4-32 as Pakistan crushed Zimbabwe by 201 runs in the first ODI in Bulawayo.
Left-handed Imam, nephew of former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, made 128 off 134 balls in an imposing total of 7-308 after Zimbabwe captain Hamilton Masakadza won the toss and elected to field.
It was Imam's second career ODI century in his fifth match, and included 11 boundaries.
The Zimbabwe top-order batsmen struggled against Pakistan pace before Shadab ran through the tail as Zimbabwe was bowled out for 107 with 15 overs to spare.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Murray top-scored on debut with an unbeaten 32. No other Zimbabwe batsmen could cope with the pace or Shadab.
"If the team performs well, the captain is definitely happy," Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said.
"We could have got more runs in the end but there was overcast conditions."
The remaining four matches of the series will also be at Bulawayo with the next match on Monday.
