Welcome to Dawn.com's live coverage of the first One-Day International between Pakistan and Zimbabwe from Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.

Match Summary:

All-rounder Shoaib Malik made a winning return to limited-overs cricket with a blistering century as Pakistan defeated Zimbabwe by 41 runs in their first One-Day International.

Malik's 112 off 76 balls helped Pakistan to a challenging total of 375/3, and even an impressive 117 by Zimbabwe captain Elton Chingumbura's wasn't enough as the tourists reached 334/5.

Malik, returning to ODIs after two years, combined in a 201-run stand with Haris Sohail, who scored an unbeaten 89 as Pakistan's top order prospered against weak bowling.

Mohammad Hafeez (86) and captain Azhar Ali (79) laid a solid platform by putting on 170 runs.

Chigumbura led Zimbabwe's run-charge by hitting 10 fours and four sixes in his maiden century before being bowled by Wahab Riaz, who finished with 3/47.

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