New Zealand beat South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 semi-final: Twitter reactions

The AB de Villiers-led South Africa side were edged out by New Zealand in an intense and emotional battle for a berth in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Brendon McCullum’s side were given a grand platform to chase the target of 298 in 43 overs by the man himself. McCullum smashed a quickfire fifty.

But a few wickets after that put South Africa right back in the game. Morne Morkel was exceptional in his display, Tahir bowled with great spirit too. Grant Elliott and Corey Anderson ultimately stitched a match-defining partnership that took the Blackcaps to the brink of victory.

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But when Morkel struck again to dismiss Anderson the match was again brought in the balance. With 12 needed of the last over, Vettori hit a four and gave Elliott strike and after a few nerve wrenching moments including a dropped catch, Elliott struck a six to seal a famous victory. The South Africans were in tears with the result.

Credit goes to #Kiwi middle order for fighting it out and keeping the nerves. And not to forget what an innings from Brendon Mccullum #NZvSA

— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) March 24, 2015

A game befitting a great sport. Thank you @OfficialCSA. Thats goodbye from the @BLACKCAPS garden of EDEN. #NZvSA #CWC15

— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) March 24, 2015

Had picked Elliot as the weak link in NZ’s batting line-up…delighted to be proved wrong. What a shot to win the game!

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 24, 2015

McCullum has redefined ODI cricket..his brand of aggressive cricket has set new standards for others to emulate. #ChaseCricket with @AltoK10

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 24, 2015

Bad luck SA. You can see how emotional they are and you feel for them.They wanted this desperately. They gave it all they had. #CWC2015

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 24, 2015

What a game @cricketworldcup @grantelliottnz Brilliant

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) March 24, 2015

OMG now I’m even getting nervous @mornemorkel65 LEGENDARY performance @icc @StarSportsIndia dropped catch again!!!!

— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) March 24, 2015

6 and New Zealand win by 4 wickets. It’s all over for the Proteas. Hard luck boys. We always stand behind the #ProteaFire

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) March 24, 2015

Most intense game ever!!!!!! Well done boys!!!! @BLACKCAPS what a match!

— Neil Wagner (@NeilWagner13) March 24, 2015

@grantelliottnz balls of steel!!!! Awesome bro!! Super!!!! Hell of a watch!

— Neil Wagner (@NeilWagner13) March 24, 2015

Victory lap! ^RI https://t.co/lE1g4dX0WV

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 24, 2015

Many termed the match as the most exciting in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 so far and it’s hard to disagree.