New Zealand vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: 1st semi-final at Auckland

New Zealand vs South Africa, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: 1st semi-final at Auckland

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Brendon McCullum had an average day in the office — which in this case meant scoring 26-ball 59 — while virtually every New Zealand batsman contributed to beat South Africa in nerve-wracking semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Corey Anderson hit 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 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