Pakistan record dramatic win against Zimbabwe

BULAWAYO: Pakistan snatched a five-run victory from the jaws of defeat as Zimbabwe failed to reach the target by just six runs in the first of the three One-day Internationals here at the Queen’s Sports Club ground on Thursday.
Chasing 248, Zimbabwe could make 242 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the 50 allotted 50 overs.
Captain Brendan Taylor with 84 and Vissu Sibanda with 73 runs were the top scorers for Zimbabwe while for Pakistan, debutant pacer Aizaz Cheema took three wickets for 36.
Earlier, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bat after which Pakistan scored 247 for seven.