Shoaib Malik scores his 32nd ODI half-century in game against Zimbabwe in 1st ODI at Lahore

Currently, Pakistan are 255 for the loss of two wickets in 39 overs with Shoaib Malik on 54.

Pakistan batsman, Shoaib Malik scored his 32nd half-century in ODIs, against minnows, Zimbabwe during the first of the three-match ODI series against minnows, Zimbabwe at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. His fifty came off 43 deliveries, including four boundaries and a six, along with a strike-rate of 122.72. Currently, Pakistan are 255 for the loss of two wickets in 39 overs with Shoaib Malik on 54 and Haris Sohail on 29. LIVE CRICKET UPDATES: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 2015, 1st ODI at Lahore

Earlier, Pakistan skipper, Azhar Ali won the toss and elected to bat first on a firm batting track of Lahore. Hammad Azam, Mohammad Sami and Shoaib Malik come in as Ahmed Shehzad and Junaid Khan miss out. One-Day International cricket returns to Pakistan after a span of six years following the deadly militant attack on Sri Lankan team in 2008. LIVE SCORECARD AND COMMENTARY: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI at Lahore

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