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Watch - "Back With A Bang": Watch Shardul Thakur's Sizzling Spell Against Zimbabwe In 2nd ODI

After sitting out of the first ODI, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur bowled an excellent spell on his return to the playing XI for the second ODI against Zimbabwe. Shardul bowled a match-winning spell, taking three for 38 in seven overs as India bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry total of 161 after electing to bowl. In the 12th over, Shardul dismissed opener Innocent Kaia off the first ball, before also getting the better of Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva on the final ball. He then added a third after castling Luke Jongwe in the 33rd over.

India Beat Zimbabwe By 5 Wickets In 2nd ODI, Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In 3-Match Series

Sanju Samson produced a responsible unbeaten 43 after a clinical bowling display, led by pacer Shardul Thakur, as India sailed to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at Harare Sports Club on Saturday. It was not quite a domination unlike the first ODI but the paltry 162-run target meant that the KL Rahul-led side did not have to sweat much despite a mid-innings jolt. Sent into bowl, comeback man Thakur (3/38 in seven overs) brilliantly set it up and became the wrecker-in-chief as the Indian bowlers once again came out on top to skittle out Zimbabwe for 161.

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Highlights: Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur fashion India's five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Sanju Samson produced a responsible unbeaten 43 after a clinical bowling display, led by pacer Shardul Thakur, as India sailed to a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Saturday. It was not quite a domination unlike the first ODI but the paltry 162-run target meant that the KL Rahul-led side did not have to sweat much despite a mid-innings jolt. Sent into bowl, comeback man Thakur (3/38 in seven overs) brilliantly set it up and became the wrecker-in-chief as the Indian bowlers once again came out on top to skittle out Zimbabwe for 161. As It HappenedIn the absence of Deepak Chahar who missed out after his exploits in the last ODI, Thakur made his presence felt and rocked the Zimbabwe top-order with his double blow in the 12th over.

Thakur in the wickets as India cruise to ODI series win v Zimbabwe

HARARE : Seamer Shardul Thakur took 3-38 as India completed a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe to claim victory in their three-match One-Day International series with a game to spare at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

India so far have completely outplayed Zimbabwe in the first two ODIs of the three-match series in Harare. After registering a 10-wicket in the first ODI, India bowled out Zimbabwe for a paltry total of 161 in the second ODI. During Zimbabwe's innings in the second ODI, a funny incident happened. In the 28th over, Ishan Kishan stunned Axar Patel with a throw in the field, which hit the latter on his body. Deepak Hooda came into the attack and off his second delivery of his second over, the ball went into the deep square leg area, where Kishan was deployed.

Watch: Deepak Chahar, Not Included In 2nd India vs Zimbabwe ODI, Entertains Fans On Sidelines

Deepak Chahar, who took three wickets in the first ODI against Zimbabwe, was not named in the Indian cricket team playing XI for the second ODI. With the T20 World Cup in two months' time, Chahar is one of the players whose performance is expected to be closely watched because of his ability to swing the ball. He has just recovered from injury and is hoping for a good show in the comng times. "Every time you make a comeback, it is important for any player to score runs, and take wickets. I was out with an injury for almost six months so I was looking for an opportunity to come and perform," Chahar said after the first ODI

Watch: Sanju Samson's Acrobatic One-Handed Catch Gets India First Wicket vs Zimbabwe In Second ODI

After winning the first ODI against Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, the KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team started the second ODI on a strong footing too. After opting to bowl first, India restricted Zimbabwe's run-scoring pace in the initial overs. Zimbabwe reached 20/0 in just over eight overs when Mohammed Siraj gave India the first breakthrough by dismissing Takudzwanashe Kaitano. However, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson played a big role in the dismissal and he took a diving catch to dismiss the Zimbabwe batter.

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI LIVE Score: India Opt To Bowl First Against Zimbabwe, Deepak Chahar Misses Out

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Live Score Updates:India skipper KL Rahul has won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the second ODI of the three-match series on Saturday. It is worth noting that Deepak Chahar misses out.

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Watch - "Back With A Bang": Watch Shardul Thakur's Sizzling Spell Against Zimbabwe In 2nd ODI

India Beat Zimbabwe By 5 Wickets In 2nd ODI, Take Unassailable 2-0 Lead In 3-Match Series

India vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Highlights: Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur fashion India's five-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Thakur in the wickets as India cruise to ODI series win v Zimbabwe

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Throw Hits Axar Patel. Here's What Happened After That

Watch: Deepak Chahar, Not Included In 2nd India vs Zimbabwe ODI, Entertains Fans On Sidelines

Watch: Sanju Samson's Acrobatic One-Handed Catch Gets India First Wicket vs Zimbabwe In Second ODI

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI LIVE Score: India Opt To Bowl First Against Zimbabwe, Deepak Chahar Misses Out