IND vs ZIM 2022, 2nd ODI in Pictures: Bowlers, Sanju Samson Hand India Series Win

captain KL Rahul called it correctly at the coin toss for the 2nd ODI and opted to bowl first against Zimbabwe on Saturday in Harare. (AP Photo)

There was plenty of support for the Indian cricket team, especially this one for who is going through a major slump. (AP Photo)

Zimbabwe made a watchful start with their openers being tested. However, once Mohammed Siraj got the first breakthrough in the ninth over, the hosts endured a batting collapse. (AP Photo)

Shardul Thakur was expensive in his first over but soon took two wickets in his third over including that of Innocent Kaia and  Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva. (AP Photo)

Zimbabwe were struggling at 31/4 when Sikandar Raza (left) and Sean Williams (centre) tried rebuilding the innings. The pair added 41 runs before being separated. (AFP Photo)

Sean Williams, who top-scored with 42, then joined hands with Ryan Burl (39*)  but their association only lasted for 33 runs. Eventually Zimbabwe were bowled out for 161 in 38.1 Overs. (AFP Photo)

India were jolted early in their chase of 162 when pacer Victor Nyauchi trapped India captain KL Rahul lbw on 1 in the second over. (AP Photo)

Shikhar Dhawan (right) and Shubman Gill then led a quick recovery adding 42 runs for the second wicket. Both got the start but each was dismissed for 33. (AP Photo) 

Zimbabwe bowlers performed much better than the series opener and they reduced India to 97/4 but then Deepak Hooda played few stylish shots to restore the order. (AP Photo)

Sanju Samson was the star of the show as he followed his three catches as wicketkeeper with an unbeaten 43 and sealed India's win with a six in the 26th over. India finished with 167/5 for a five-wicket win and closed out the series. (AP Photo)