Misbah-ul-Haq is looking for a confidence-boosting performance from his team but most of all a first victory of the campaign when Pakistan take on Zimbabwe in their third World Cup match on Sunday. Comprehensive defeats at the hands of India and West Indies in their opening two matches have left the 1992 champions rock bottom of Pool B. Both teams underwent intense training at the Gabba on Saturday to prepare for the clash.

Pakistan bowlers Shahid Afridi (L) and Yasir Shah take part in a training session at the Gabba Cricket Stadium. — AFP

Pakistan opener Ahmed Shahzad takes a break a hit in the nets. — AFP

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq does some shadow batting on the pitch at the Gabba Cricket Stadium. — AFP

Pakistan bowler Mohammad Irfan tests the bounce of the pitch. — AFP

Pakistan's bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed and head coach Waqar Younis discuss strategy. — AFP

Pakistan cricketers (L-R) Mohammad Irfan, Rahat Adil and Ehsan Adil get themselves photographed during their training session. — AFP

Zimbabwe wicket-keeper Brent Taylor is helped to stretch by coach Dave Whatmore during their training session. — AFP

Zimbabwe cricketer Tinashe Panyangara (L) looks on as teammate Tafadzwa Kamungozi (R) listens to captain Elton Chigumbura (C) during their training session. — AFP

Zimbabwe cricketer Tinashe Panyangara (L) looks on as teammate Tendai Chatara prepares to bowl. — AFP

Zimbabwe cricketer Chamu Chibhabha (L) listens to coach Dave Whatmore during their training session. — AFP