South Africa, fuelled by robust innings from Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs, cruised to the easiest of victories at the Harare Sports Club and with it took an unassailable 2-0 series lead

After strolling to a five-wicket win in the first one-dayer at Bulawayo, South Africa are expected to go in with a full strength side with Herschelle Gibbs set to return from injury and bolster the batting

Even with the return of Tatenda Taibu, Zimbabwe are struggling to compete at ODI level

A lower-order fightback from Gary Brent and Elton Chigumbura wasn't enough to prevent South Africa from coasting to a five-wicket victory in the first one-dayer at Bulawayo

Norman Arendse has denied reports that he played a part in Jacques Kallis's omission

Zimbabwe, still reeling from two hefty defeats by India A, have received some good news with the unexpected return of Brendan Taylor