Imran Tahir takes three as South Africa win easily

 Imran Tahir

A commanding performance by South Africa's spin bowlers, bounce from Morne Morkel and a clinical showing with the bat gave them a convincing victory over Zimbabwe in their first warm-up match in Chennai. 

Tahir's appearance on the international stage was widely anticipated and when he came on in the 14th over, he was met by a loud cheer from the local crowd. He went wicketless for four overs, while Robin Peterson was the man succeeding at the other end.

Petersen removed Greg Lamb and Elton Chigumbura with the second and fifth balls of his second over while Brendan Taylor weathered the storm with confidence. He became the first of Tahir's three victims. Butcher said believes Tahir will "have an impact" in the tournament and Chigumbura praised his "good lines and good areas."