Pakistan secured a 57-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first Twenty20 international, thanks to Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan’s unbeaten 65-run partnership. Pakistan posted 165-4, while Zimbabwe were all out for 108. Sikandar Raza’s 39 runs were the highest for Zimbabwe. Key bowlers Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed contributed significantly to Pakistan’s win.