Top-ranked Pakistan got off to a flying start in the Twenty20 tri series with a thumping 74-run win over depleted Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Zimbabwe, going into the series without five top players because of a pay dispute between players and the country's cricket board, were bowled out for 108 after Pakistan had made a strong 4-182.
Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman (61) scored his second Twenty20 international century before Asif Ali blazed four sixes in his robust unbeaten 41 off 21 balls that advanced Pakistan's total.
Zimbabwe's batting crumbled against Pakistan's experienced spinners as Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan shared five wickets between them.
Tarisai Musakanda top scored with 43 and was one of three Zimbabwe batsmen to reach double figures.
Pakistan will take on Australia in the second match of the series on Monday.
