India, July 25 -- India sealed the three-match T20I series after a commanding all-round display saw them thump Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second game at Harare on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead. The rode on impressive contributions from Ishan Kishan (81-44b) and Tilak Varma (60*-29b) before a disciplined bowling performance settled the issue.

The visitors, under skipper Shreyas Iyer, took an unassailable lead. Defending a huge 219/5, India barely allowed Zimbabwe to settle into the daunting chase. The hosts were eventually bowled out for 129 after losing five wickets inside the first nine overs, effectively ending the contest long before the finish.

Zimbabwe briefly threatened through Brian Bennett, whose hit 32 off 19 deliveries. The open...