in a One Day International, now bettered by Rohit Sharma (264) Sri Lanka tour of India, 4th ODI: India v Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Coventry's 194* not out is also the highest ODI score in a losing cause, surpassing Matthew Hayden's 181. Charles Coventry also set a record for the highest maiden ton for any player in ODI history (194*). Charles Coventry's 194* is still the highest ever ODI score batting at number 3 position. References External links Charles Coventry Short fuse, long haul Most runs in an innings 1983 births Living people Alumni of Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo Sportspeople from Kwekwe Zimbabwean cricketers CFX Academy cricketers Matabeleland cricketers White Zimbabwean sportspeople Zimbabwean people of British descent Zimbabwe One Day International cricketers Zimbabwe Twenty20 International cricketers Zimbabwe Test cricketers Cricketers at the 2011 Cricket World Cup Rajshahi Royals cricketers