Published: Mar 24, 2015, 05:40 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 24, 2015, 07:10 AM (IST)
New Zealand take on South Africa in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand have made it to the semi-final without losing a single game on their way, South Africa, on the other hand, made a shaky star to the tournament and lost against India and Pakistan in the group stage. LIVE SCORECARD AND BALL-BY-BALL COMMENTARY: New Zealand vs South Africa, Semi-Final 1 at Auckland
Adam Milne was ruled of the rest of the World Cup following his heel injury and Matt Henry has been named as his replacement. Milne was easily the fastest bowler New Zealand had but Henry too is an excellent bowler. South Africa on the other hand have no such issues and will go in with their entire squad fit and rearing to go. LIVE CRICKET SCORES AND BLOG: New Zealand (NZ) vs South Africa (SA) semi-final in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Auckland
New Zealand will play in their seventh semi-final, but have never won a single math at this stage. South Africa suffered a heartbreak against Australia in the 1999 World Cup semi-final when they tied a match and failed to progress to the final. New Zealand vs South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Semi-Final 1: Preview
This perhaps is New Zealand’s best chance of winning the tournament, something that has eluded both teams in the previous 10 editions. READ: Brendon McCullum’s unique appeal to NZ cricket fans ahead of semi-final against SA
