- South Africa Vs Bangladesh – 12, September 2004; 9 Wickets
In the match number four of the Pool B of the ICC Champions Trophy on September 12, 2004, South Africa claimed a convincing win by nine wickets and 193 balls to spare at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
Batting first, Bangladesh was bundled out for 93 in 31.3 overs, as the first innings lasted for 139 minutes. The highest scorer for Rajin Saleh-led side was right-handed batsman Nafees Iqbal, who posted 59-ball 40.
For the Proteas, the slow left-arm spinner Nicky Boje claimed three wickets followed by two wickets each from Charl Langeveldt, Makhya Ntini and Lance Klusener each.
Shane Pollock claimed the wicket of Aftab Ahmed after sending down six overs as he conceded just 15 runs. Under the dynamic leadership of Graeme Smith, South Africa chased down the target in 17.5 overs after losing Herschelle Gibbs at the score of 15 in 3 overs.
Smith scored unbeaten 42 off 52 balls, as Jacques Kallis remained unbeaten on 40 off 44 balls. His innings included nine boundaries.