Martin Guptill run out for 34 by Hashim Amla against South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final

New Zealand batsman, Martin Guptill was dismissed for 34, owing to a run-out by Hashim Amla and a miscommunication with Ross Taylor at the non-strikers end, during their chase 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 133 for the loss of three wickets in 18 overs with opener, Ross Taylor batting on 23 and Grant Elliott 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