Babar Azam's key contribution was more predictable than Iftikhar Ahmed's as Pakistan thrashed Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Zimbabwe looked like taking the first ODI down to the wire until Pakistan's pacemen broke a key partnership in Rawalpindi.
Zimbabwe will be looking to cause an upset when international cricket returns to Pakistan with a three-match ODI series.
Australia included the uncapped Cameron Green in their squad for the limited-overs series against India.
Australia will host India, starting with a three-game ODI series following by a T20 matchup and the blockbuster Test clash.
Uncapped paceman Mohammed Siraj is in India's squad for the Test tour to Australia, but Rohit Sharma is absent due to injury.
After a difficult 12 months, all Cricket South Africa board members have resigned.
Support has poured in for former India captain Kapil Dev, one of the greatest ever all-rounders, after he underwent a heart procedure.
South Africa will return to action when they host England next month, playing six white-ball matches against Eoin Morgan's side.
Having travelled to England amid the coronavirus pandemic this year, Pakistan hope to stage games between the nations in 2021.