
Johannesburg-born Grant Elliott hit a six off the penultimate ball to take New Zealand into their first World Cup final when they defeated the Proteas by four wickets in a rain-hit semi-final thriller at Eden Park on Tuesday.
Elliott smashed Dale Steyn into the stands as the South African native hit an undefeated 84 to earn a place in Sunday’s title match in Melbourne where New Zealand will face either Australia or defending champions India.
Brendon McCullum made a 26-ball 59 and Corey Anderson (58) to also help the Black Caps to their rain-adjusted target of 298 after South Africa had made 281 for five batting first in a match reduced to 43 overs a side.
For South Africa, Faf de Plessis made 82, AB de Villiers was not out 65, while David Miller smashed an 18-ball 49.
Joy and despair. Images to sum the moods of two nations. #CWC15 #fireitup pic.twitter.com/5MfJMN3THP
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) March 24, 2015
Grant Elliott (on his emotions after the winning hit): ‘Nothing, I didn’t even know where the ball went’ #CWC15 #NZvSA — Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 24, 2015
RT @EWNsport: #CWC15 As heart breaking as it is, here are the 3 big hitters for NZ #NZvSA pic.twitter.com/MNoeJT6SXu
— Marc Lewis (@MarcLewisZA) March 24, 2015
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