Zimbabwe dealt a major blow to Pakistan in the first match of their 3-match ODI series, defeating them by 80 runs according to the Duckworth-Lewis method. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 205 runs in 40.2 overs. When rain halted play, Pakistan was struggling at 60 runs for 6 wickets in 21 overs. Based on the Duckworth-Lewis method, Zimbabwe was declared the winner.