The security was beefed up ahead of the third ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe.

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali won the toss and decided to bat first.

A Pakistani army helicopter patrolled as buses carrying the Zimbabwe and Pakistani cricket teams arrived at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore.

The opening stand came to an end when Azhar Ali was run out on 46.

Mohammad Hafeez helped Pakistan forward with a steady knock.

Mohammad Hafeez shook hands with Azhar Ali after scoring his 25th ODI fifty.

The opening pair brought up their second century stand in this series.

Azhar Ali and Mohammad Hafeez laid a solid platform for Pakistan with a fine partnership.

Pakistan lost wickets in a heap with Sikandar Raza doing the bulk of the damage.

Sikandar Raza finished with figures of 3/59.

Babar Azam scored a fine half-century on debut as Pakistan finished with 296/9.

Zimbabwe openers Vusi Sibanda and Chamu Chibhabha got their side off to a good start.

A dust storm, followed by rain, halted play at the Gadaffi stadium.