South Africa v Bangladesh, Group A, Cape Town
South Africa complete convincing win
After South Africa won the toss, Makhaya Ntini struck early, trapping Nazimuddin in front•AFP
Aftab raced away to 36 off 14 balls, before Morne Morkel ended the blitz with a ball that crashed onto his off stump•AFP
Duminy blitzed a 28-ball 36 to give South Africa a solid start chasing 145•Getty Images
But Ntini was at the receiving end in the same over from Aftab Ahmed, who hit two successive sixes•Getty Images
Bangladesh were at 58 for 4 from 4.2 overs when Aftab departed, and needed a steady partnership. Shakib Al Hasan and Alok Kapali stayed together for three overs, before a brilliant run-out from JP Duminy ended Shakib's innings•AFP
Graeme Smith provided support at the other end with his 41 off 34 balls•AFP
While the other batsmen went for the big shots, Alok Kapali made a patient 35-ball 14. However, Bangladesh fell short of playing their 20 overs, bowled out for 144 in 19.3•Getty Images
Albie Morkel made 41 off 29 balls as South Africa successfully chased 145•Getty Images
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