Pakistan, the 1992 champions, have been hit hard both on and off the field. On the field, they have suffered humiliating defeats and off field they continue to make news for all wrong reasons. Misbah-ul-Haq's side takes on Zimbabwe in Brisbane as it eyes first win of the World Cup 2015.� Catch all the live updates of the match here: (Live Scorecard | Points Table | Fixtures)
With two losses in two matches, Pakistan have a herculean task of making quarters.
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Pakistan, who have been mauled by 76 runs by bitter-rivals India and suffered a 150-run rout at the hands of the West Indies, will look to get their first win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive against Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, go into the game on the back of a four-wicket win over the UAE, a 62-run loss to South Africa and a 73-run defeat by the West Indies in a game where Chris Gayle made the first double century in World Cup history.
The African side have found it hard to restrict opposition batsmen -- West Indies feasted on their bowlers to the tune of 372 for two while South Africa helped themselves to 339 for four.
Pakistan haven't played since February 21 but despite the break, giving them plenty of time to chew over over their problems, they will be buoyed by knowing they traditionally hold the upper hand against Zimbabwe. (Misbah Faces Flak from Former Cricketers)
Pakistan hold a 4-0 head-to-head record against the African side in the World Cups.
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