Bangladesh vs South Africa Head to Head- ICC Champions Trophy

The cricketing rivalry between Bangladesh and South Africa has evolved significantly, highlighting Bangladesh’s growth on the international stage and South Africa’s dominance as a powerhouse. South Africa gained full ICC membership in June 1991, followed by Bangladesh in June 2000. As of February 2025, the two teams have faced off in 16 Test matches, with the Proteas holding a commanding 14-0 lead, while two matches ended in draws. In ODIs, South Africa maintains an edge with a 19-6 record. However, Bangladesh has asserted its dominance in the T20 format, winning all nine encounters against the Proteas.

Both nations are set to compete in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will jointly hosted by Pakistan and the UAE. For this tournament, Bangladesh finds itself in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while South Africa is placed in Group B with England, Afghanistan, and Australia. Despite yet to capture the Champions Trophy title, Bangladesh will look to make an impact. On the other hand, South Africa remains the inaugural champion, having claimed victory in the tournament's first edition in 1998 in Bangladesh.

ICC Champions Trophy: Bangladesh vs South Africa head-to-head record

As of February 2025, Bangladesh and South Africa have crossed paths only once in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. Their inaugural and sole encounter took place in September 2004 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. It was a one-sided affair, with South Africa cruising to a dominant nine-wicket victory, as per ESPN Cricinfo.

Bangladesh vs South Africa, 1st Match, ICC CT (2004)

In the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, Group B featured Bangladesh, South Africa, and the West Indies. On 12 September 2004, the fourth match of the tournament took place between Bangladesh and South Africa. Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first. However, they struggled against South Africa's bowling attack and were dismissed for just 93 runs in 31.3 overs.

South Africa easily chased down the target, losing only one wicket in 17.5 overs, with skipper Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis playing key roles in the chase. However, the foundation for South Africa’s dominance was laid by their bowlers, with Charl Langeveldt, Makhaya Ntini, and Nicky Boje each claiming three wickets to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting lineup. Among them, Langeveldt’s exceptional spell earned him the Player of the Match award.

Bangladesh vs South Africa's top scorers in the ICC Champions Trophy

As of February 2025, Graeme Smith holds the record for the highest individual score in a Bangladesh vs. South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy, according to ESPN Cricinfo. He scored 42 runs off 52 balls at a strike rate of 80.76 in their only encounter during the 2004 edition of the tournament. Apart from Smith, Jacques Kallis is the only other South African on this list.

From Bangladesh’s side, Nafees Iqbal holds the distinction of scoring the highest individual score in a Bangladesh vs. South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy, according to ESPN Cricinfo. He made 40 runs off 59 balls at a strike rate of 67.79 in the 2004 edition of the tournament. His knock, alongside Khaled Mashud’s 24-run effort, helped Bangladesh post a total of 93 runs on the scoreboard. Right-arm fast-medium bowler Tapash Baisya also earned a spot on the list of top scorers in this fixture.

Bangladesh vs South Africa's top wicket-takers in the ICC Champions Trophy

According to ESPN Cricinfo, South African bowlers Charl Langeveldt, Makhaya Ntini, and Nicky Boje hold the record for the most wickets taken by an individual bowler in a Bangladesh vs. South Africa match in the ICC Champions Trophy, as of February 2025. Each bowler claimed three wickets in the fourth match of the 2004 tournament, restricting Bangladesh's batting lineup. Shaun Pollock (SA) and Tapash Baisya (BAN) are also included in this category.