Vvs laxman hit a superb century as India recovered from a disastrous start to post 280 for seven off their 50 overs in the one-day international against Zimbabwe in Adelaide.
India were struggling on four for three but Laxman smashed 131 - his third one-day century in a week - to lead the fightback.
Sanjay Bangar, in for the injured Yuvraj Singh, was out before a run had been scored when he was caught at slip by Stuart Carlisle in Heath Streak's first over.
Only three runs were on the board when Parthiv Patel edged Streak and was caught by Tatenda Taibu.
India skipper Sourav Ganguly joined the fray but did not play a captain's innings as he attempted a big hit off Andy Blignaut only to skied the ball to Dion Ebrahim at square leg to leave his team on four for three.
