Pakistan were rampant in the opening match of the series, bowling out the hosts for 107 after posting in excess of 300, and Zimbabwe were not a great deal better for their decision to bat first this time around.
Half-centuries for captain Hamilton Masakadza (59) and Peter Moor (50) at least contributed to a more respectable tally, but Pakistan chased down 194 all out with consummate ease.
Opener Fakhar (117 not out) proved the star turn, Imam-ul-Haq’s run out for 44 the only wicket to fall as victory was secured with 14 overs remaining.
Usman Khan (4-36) took little time to get the ball rolling and removed Brian Chari for a solitary run, before Chamu Chibhabha (7) departed shortly afterwards as Sarfraz Ahmed caught both openers.
Although Masakadza belatedly had the runs ticking over for Zimbabwe, Hasan Ali (3-32) got in on the act as Pakistan sped through the middle order.
It appeared as though the hosts would at least see out their innings with Moor chipping away, but a late collapse saw him depart shortly after Wellington Masakadza’s run out.
A second run out, of Tendai Chatara in the final over, ended Zimbabwe’s time with the bat and allowed Fakhar to come to the crease.
The 28-year-old smashed 16 fours and continued to push Pakistan on after Imam departed, bringing up a second ODI hundred off 109 balls.
Babar Azam (29) also ended the match unbeaten, but another poor Zimbabwe showing was capped as Donald Tiripano’s wide saw Pakistan over the line.
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