Zimbabwe's Charles Coventry broke into the top 100 in the official One-day rankings for batsmen after his record-equalling innings of 194 against Bangladesh.
Mushfiqur Rahim's 98 misses in maiden ODI ton, but helps Bangladesh win series 4-1 by beating Zimbabwe 5-wickets in the fifth and final ODI at here on Tuesday (Aug 18, 2009).
Bangladesh have already wrapped up the series but the fifth game presents an opportunity for them to sign off their third consecutive ODI series win with authority.
Charles Coventry made the joint highest individual score in an ODI but his effort was outweighed by a sparkling, cool-headed century from Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh take 3-1 lead in 5-match series.
Charles Coventry equalled Saeed Anwar's all-time record highest individual score of 194 as Zimbabwe piled up 312 for eight in the fourth one-day international against Bangladesh in Bulawayo on Sunday.
Zimbabwe's comprehensive comeback win in the third ODI was the best thing that could have happened to the series.
Hamilton Masakadza notched up his maiden ODI-ton while Tawanda Mupariwa and Ray Price each bagged a three-for as Zimbabwe outclassed the Tigers and claimed a 69-run win.
Bangladesh lead the five-match series 2-0 and Zimbabwe's efforts in both matches have been distinctly underwhelming.
Shakib Al Hasan starred with a delightfully aggressive ton in Bangladesh's second straight win in the five-match series against Zimbabwe.
Shakib Al Hasan joined the elite after his whirlwind knock against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. Here, we peruse the Bangladesh captain's company.
