Bangladesh's victories over Test-playing nations in ICC tournaments

#3 2007 World Cup vs South Africa, Georgetown

Bangladesh completed a historic win by beating South Africa by 67 runs

After entering the super eight stage following wins over India and Bermuda, a confident Bangladesh were put in to bat on a nice batting track. Andre Nel had Bangladesh four down for 84 with his waspish pace and bounce, and a low score was on the cards. But Mohammad Ashraful took it upon himself to help his country recuperate by batting sensibly. He first added 76 with Aftab Ahmed and then guided the tail to keep Bangladesh afloat.

Ashraful was the last man dismissed for an entertaining 87 and Mashrafe Mortaza helped make 251 with a masterful 16-ball 25. Nel got 5/45, but South Africa’s batsmen let him down by slipping to 87/6. Left-armer Syed Rasel rocked the top order and spinners Shakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzak applied further brakes to dent South Africa’s hopes.

A brief recovery led by Shaun Pollock gave the Proteas hope, but that was dashed by a run-out and a triple strike by the spinners. Gibbs though remained unbeaten on 56 and South Africa were bowled out for 184 with Razzak claiming three wickets. Another historical win – by 67 runs – alerted the world to Bangladesh’s talent.