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Kane Williamson dismissed for 6 by Morne Morkel against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final

Currently, New Zealand are 88 for the loss of two wickets in 10 overs with opener, Martin Guptill batting on 12.

Edited By : Cricket Country Staff |Mar 24, 2015, 12:45 PM IST

Published On Mar 24, 2015, 12:45 PM IST

Last UpdatedMar 24, 2015, 12:45 PM IST

Kane Williamson (above) was dismissed for mere six after being bowled up by fast-bowler, Morne Morkel © Getty Images
Kane Williamson (above) was dismissed for mere six after being bowled up by fast-bowler, Morne Morkel © Getty Images

New Zealand batsman, Kane Williamson, was dismissed for mere six after being bowled up by fast-bowler, Morne Morkel, against African giants, South Africa, in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. Currently, New Zealand are 88 for the loss of two wickets in 10 overs with opener, Martin Guptill batting on 12 and Ross Taylor on five, and the match now being a 42 overs affair due to rain interruption. Live Updates: New Zealand vs South Africa

Earlier, South Africa skipper, AB de Villiers won the toss and elected to bat first on a green and even track at Auckland and finished on 281 for the loss of five, but the target was revised to 298 owing to the rain interruption. He made the only change of bringing in Vernon Philander for Kyle Abbott. While New Zealand skipper, Brendon McCullum confirmed that Matt Henry comes in place of Adam Milne. Live Scorecard: New Zealand vs South Africa

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The Black Caps are a team on a roll, having beaten every side they have come up against en route to the semi-final, while South Africa have been largely dominant barring a couple of losses. Conditions are ripe for swing bowling with moisture in the atmosphere following overnight rain and with showers forecast for later in the day, reports AFP. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage