Zimbabwe hit their highest-ever one-day international total on the way to a 151-run win over Kenya.
With their victory, Zimbabwe have a 2-0 lead in their five-match series against Kenya.
Led by a career-best 90 from Stuart Matsikenyeri the tourists reached 351 for seven at the Mombassa Sports Club, which surpassed their previous best 340 for two against Namibia at the 2003 World Cup.
Matsikenyeri fell just short of his first ODI century when he was trapped lbw by Collins Obuya in the 42nd over to end a 95-ball innings that included eight fours and a six.
Matsikenyeri's dismissal brought Elton Chigumbura to the crease, and after he hit a quickfire 79 in the opening match, the all-rounder again dominated the home attack, clubbing 68 from just 29 balls to ensure Zimbabwe passed 300 for the second game running.
Kenya were never in the hunt after Zimbabwe's impressive batting display and were bowled out for 200 in 45.1 overs.
Kenya captain Steve Tikolo (56) top scored for the hosts, the 37-year-old veteran registering the 22nd ODI fifty of his long career.
Spinner Keith Dabengwa was the pick of the Zimbabwean bowlers taking two for 21 from 5.1 overs.
Zimbabwe will be aiming to wrap up the series on Saturday when the action moves to Nairobi for the final three games.
Teams
Zimbabwe: H Masakadza, V Sibanda, S Matsikenyari, T Mupariwa, E Chigumbura, F Mutizwa, KM Damengwa, RW Price, P Utseya, AG Cremer, MN Waller.
Kenya: MA Ouma, S Waters, A Obanda, SO Tikolo, CO Obuya, JK Kamande, TM Odoyo, HA Varaiya, N Odhiambo, KO Otieno, PJ Ongondo.
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