Published: Mar 24, 2015, 05:08 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 24, 2015, 05:08 PM (IST)
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Brendon McCullum had an average day in the office — which in this case meant scoring a 26-ball 59 — while virtually every New Zealand batsman contributed to beat South Africa in a nerve-wracking semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Corey Anderson hit a vital half-century, and Grant Elliott hit a match-winning 84 not out, as New Zealand became the first team to qualify for the final. This was also the first time New Zealand qualified for a World Cup final. Live Updates: New Zealand vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Semi-Final 1
Unfortunately for South Africa, the rain interrupted their momentum, as the match was reduced to a 43-overs-a-side contest. The break affected them as South Africa ended at a commanding 281 for five, leaving New Zealand a target of 298 in 43 overs by the Duckworth-Lewis method. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
