Gayle's partnership with Runako Morton effectively ended the contest

West Indies bounced back from their shock defeat to Zimbabwe in the first one-day international by levelling the series with a solid victory in Harare.

The foundations were laid by captain Chris Gayle (58) and Runako Morton (79), whose 120-run second wicket stand helped the tourists reach 286-9.

Gayle left the field on a stretcher after pulling a hamstring during a run.

Zimbabwe offered little with the bat - Stuart Matsikenyeri top scoring on 37 - and fell 110 runs shy of their target.

The third ODI of the five-match series takes place in Harare on Tuesday before the teams move on to Bulawayo for the final two.