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Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan by 80 runs in a rain-shortened one-day international at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday.

The home side scored 205 all out after 40.2 overs, mainly thanks to a 62-run eighth-wicket stand between Richard Ngarava (48) and Sikandar Raza (39).

Pakistan, reeling from a 3-0 ODI series defeat against Australia this week, was struggling at 60-6 after 21 overs as heavy rain, thunder and lightning halted play in the southern city.

After a delay of several hours, the match was canceled and the Duckworth Lewis Stern method was applied, giving Zimbabwe a convincing victory.

The teams meet again on Tuesday and Thursday before playing three Twenty20 internationals. Pakistan next travels to South Africa for an all-format tour.

Short scores

Zimbabwe 205 in 40.2 overs (R. Ngarava 48, S. Raza 39, T. Marumani 29; F. Akram 3-24, S. Ali Agha 3-42) vs Pakistan 60-6 in 21 overs (M. Rizwan 19 not out; B. Muzarabani 2-9, S. Williams 2-12)

Result: Zimbabwe won by 80 runs (DLS method)

Series: Zimbabwe leads 1-0 in three games

Throw: Pakistan

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