- South Africa Vs Kenya – 20, September 2002; 176 Runs:
Listed third as the highest win in terms of runs in the ICC Champions Trophy history, South Africa has claimed a convincing victory by 176 runs against Kenya, in the match number nine of the Pool Three at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Coming to bat first the Shaun Pollock-led Proteas posted 316 for five on board in 50 overs, as the first innings lasted for 213 minutes. After the significant opening partnership of 159 between Herschelle Gibbs and Graeme Smith, where Gibbs scored a fine century (116 off 126 balls), as left-handed Smith posted 77-ball 69 to help his side in setting the daunting total rightaway.
However, Steve Tikolo-led side was bundled out for 140 runs in 46.5 overs. The highest scorer for Kenya was the captain himself who posted a 97-ball 69.
For South Africa, off-spinner Justin Ontong and medium pacer Dale Benkenstein claimed three wickets each. Interestingly, Benkenstein conceded just five runs in his 3.5 overs which further saw his economy rate of 1.30, as he bowled with such great discipline.