Coventry runs riot but Zimbabwe slide

Charles Coventry accepts the applause during his magnificent unbeaten 194, off just 156 balls

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Charles Coventry equalled Saeed Anwar's record highest individual one-day international score of 194, but he could not prevent Bangladesh claiming a series-clinching victory over Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe piled up 312 for eight in the fourth one-day international in Bulawayo, but Bangladesh chased down the total for the loss of six wickets.

Tamim Iqbal led with way with 154 as Bangladesh triumphed with 13 balls to spare – and move 3-1 ahead in the series with one match to play.

Earlier, Coventry cracked 16 fours and seven sixes in an unbeaten 156-ball innings.

Former Pakistan opener Anwar's record – against India – had stood for 12 years, and Coventry equalled the feat after bringing up his maiden international hundred.

His team-mates contributed little, though, with Stuart Matsikenyeri's 37 the second-highest score.

Iqbal hit eight fours and six sixes as he too prospered with the bat in Bangladesh's reply, eventually falling to Ray Price, who took three wickets.

But Mahmudullah saw the tourists home with an unbeaten 21 from 11 balls.