Harbhajan, Axar setup big Indian win: 1st T20 (Harare)

Veteran spinner Harbhajan and debutant Axar Patel restricted Zimbabwe to 124/7 to secure the first T20 by 54 runs and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Earlier, India's top 3 batsmen of skipper Ajinkya Rahane (33), Murali Vijay (34) and Robin Uthappa (39 not out) fired to help post a commanding 178 for 5 after electing to bat.

India 178 for 5 (Uthappa 39*, Mpofu 3-33) beat Zimbabwe 124 for 7 (Axar 3-17) by 54 runs.

July 2015