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The world's top-ranked T20 batsman, Mohammed Rizwan, batted with freedom on his way to a 39-ball 49 to help steer Pakistan to 95/4 with 37 balls to spare.
Zimbabwe were on a high after their giant-killing act against Pakistan, but the defeat dents their chances of reaching the semifinals.
The stumps were pulled and the players left the arena, but the TV umpire ruled the last delivery a no-ball as wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan had collected the ball in front of the stumps.
The underdogs secured a thrilling final over victory.
President Mnangagwa mocked Pakistan by referring to a Pakistani doppelganger of Mr Bean who allegedly tricked Zimbabweans.
This was the first time West Indies failed to advance further from the group stage since the inaugural tournament in South Africa in 2007.
The Proteas were 51 for no loss in three overs in pursuit of a revised target of 64 in seven overs before rain spoiled their party.
A loss in the opening match would put enormous pressure on Rohit & Co. in the game against the Proteas in Perth on October 30.
Defending champions Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Ireland are in Group 1, while India, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe form Group 2.
Zimbabwe ended up as winners of Group B and clinch the final Super 12 spot.