Zimbabwe vs. India, 2nd ODI: Winners and Losers

India inflicted their second victory over Zimbabwe in the space of three days. This time, by the comfortable margin of 62 runs, clinching the three-match series in the process.

An opening stand of 112 between Ajinkya Rahane and Murali Vijay was the catalyst behind the visitors' success, but the 2015 World Cup runners up were also backed up by some exemplary bowling.

Conversely, Elton Chigumbura's men will be disappointed that their chase of 272, a regulation ODI target in this day and age, faded so meekly and could make changes for the final game in the series.

Let's take a look at the three biggest winners and the three players who will be most disappointed with their performances from this clash at the Harare Sports Club.

Winner: Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Performance: 4/33 from 10 overs

Bhuvneshwar Kumar stopped Zimbabwe's run chase in its tracks by removing danger men Chigumbura and Hamilton Masakadza in consecutive overs.

The 25-year-old paceman, who now has 53 wickets from 49 ODIs, added two more scalps late on to register the second four-wicket haul in this format.

Kumar was miserly throughout his spell, and only 17 of the 60 deliveries he sent down during the game went for runs.

Loser: Vusi Sibanda

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Performance: two runs from 13 balls

Getting off to a fast start is usually crucial in limited overs cricket. Thus, Zimbabwe's case wasn't helped here by Vusi Sibanda's innings, which produced just two runs from 13 balls.

The vastly experienced veteran of 124 ODIs struggled to get the ball away, and it was something of a relief when he was put out of his misery by Dhawal Kulkarni.

Despite the odd flash of brilliance, a career strike rate of 63.62 and a mid-20s average are disappointing numbers for the talented Sibanda.

Winner: Chamu Chibhabha

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Performance: 72 from 100 balls

It's a shame none of the other Zimbabwean batsmen could match Chamu Chibhabha's application as he laid the foundations for what could have been a successful chase.

Patient yet regularly putting away the bad balls with his favourite cut shot, the 28-year-old was dismissed in the 31st over, signalling the end of his side's chances.

Chibhabha owns a modest average of 23.52 from his 71 ODI appearances so far, but in 2015, the opener has recorded three half-centuries from eight innings and is clearly an improved player.

Loser: Graeme Cremer

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Performance: 0/32 from five overs

Slow bowler Graeme Cremer struggled to maintain any control with the ball, producing just six dot-balls in his five over spell and failing to take a wicket.

The spinner's return was in stark contrast to India's spinners who proved very difficult to get away, and Zimbabwe would've hoped for more impact from the 28-year-old.

Cremer did chip in 27 runs with the bat, the third highest score in his team, but the 47-ODI veteran is primarily picked for his skills with the ball.

Winner: Murali Vijay

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Performance: 72 runs from 95 balls

By quickly adjusting to the slow nature of the pitch, Vijay scored 72, which turned out to be the most significant of the game and helped his side set an unassailable target.

In this era of T20 power hitting, a half-century containing just three boundaries is a rarity, but the 31-year-old's knock kept the scoreboard ticking over regularly and earned him the man of the match award.

Despite being an Indian Premier League veteran and averaging over 40 in Test cricket, Vijay hadn't scored 50-plus in ODI cricket before.

Loser: Hamilton Masakadza

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Performance: Five runs from 11 balls and 0/26 from four overs

With the talent exodus in Zimbabwean cricket ongoing, the hugely experienced Masakadza is currently the African country's leading player.

But the 31-year-old had a disappointing day at the office, contributing just five runs with the bat and chipping in with an expensive and forgettable bowling spell.

Masakadza will need to rediscover his form with the bat, if his country are to salvage some pride in the final ODI of the series, which is due to take place on Tuesday.