ICC Cricket World Cup, 1st Semi-Final: New Zealand v South Africa

Mar 24, 2015, 17:17 PM IST
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South Africa's Morne Morkel is consoled by teammate after their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Morne Morkel is consoled by teammate after their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum embraces South Africa's Morne Morkel after their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand defeated South Africa by four wickets.

New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum embraces South Africa's Morne Morkel after their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand defeated South Africa by four wickets.

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South Africa's Morne Morkel is consoled by teammate Wayne Parnell after their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Morne Morkel is consoled by teammate Wayne Parnell after their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Imran Tahir, reacts with his teammates following their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Imran Tahir, reacts with his teammates following their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Imran Tahir, reacts with his teammates following their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Imran Tahir, reacts with his teammates following their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum embraces South Africa's Morne Morkel after their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand defeated South Africa by four wickets.

New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum embraces South Africa's Morne Morkel after their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand defeated South Africa by four wickets.

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New Zealand’s Grant Elliott walks from the field following his teams four wicket win over South Africa in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Grant Elliott walks from the field following his teams four wicket win over South Africa in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Dale Steyn and his teammate Vernon Philander embrace after their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Dale Steyn and his teammate Vernon Philander embrace after their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Imran Tahir reacts after his team's four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Imran Tahir reacts after his team's four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum wave sot the crowd following their four wicket win over South Africa in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum wave sot the crowd following their four wicket win over South Africa in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Grant Elliott raises his arms in celebration with teammate Dan Vettori,as South Africa's Dale Steyn reacts after they defeated South Africa by four wickets in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Grant Elliott raises his arms in celebration with teammate Dan Vettori,as South Africa's Dale Steyn reacts after they defeated South Africa by four wickets in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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New Zealand’s Corey Anderson plays a shot while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Corey Anderson plays a shot while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers falls over as he attempts a run out during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland.

South Africa's AB de Villiers falls over as he attempts a run out during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland.

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New Zealand’s Corey Anderson plays a shot as South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock watches during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Corey Anderson plays a shot as South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock watches during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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New Zealand’s Grant Elliott waves his bat after scoring 50 runs while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Grant Elliott waves his bat after scoring 50 runs while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock celebrates after dismissing New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock celebrates after dismissing New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South African players celebrate the dismissal of New Zealand’s Martin Guptill after he was run out for 38 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South African players celebrate the dismissal of New Zealand’s Martin Guptill after he was run out for 38 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Ross Taylor plays a shot as South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock watches during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Ross Taylor plays a shot as South African wicketkeeper Quinton De Kock watches during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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South Africa's Vernon Philander reaches out to field the ball during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

South Africa's Vernon Philander reaches out to field the ball during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is out bowled for six runs while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is out bowled for six runs while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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South Africa's Morne Morkel, is congratulated by his teammates after dismissing New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

South Africa's Morne Morkel, is congratulated by his teammates after dismissing New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum hits the ball for six runs while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum hits the ball for six runs while batting against South Africa during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers and JP Duminy celebrate after their innings against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's AB de Villiers and JP Duminy celebrate after their innings against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers plays at the ball while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's AB de Villiers plays at the ball while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Kane Williamson centre, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing South Africa's Francois Du Plessis for 82 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson centre, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing South Africa's Francois Du Plessis for 82 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers rests on the ground after getting dirt in his eyes while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's AB de Villiers rests on the ground after getting dirt in his eyes while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers waves his bat after scoring 50 runs while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's AB de Villiers waves his bat after scoring 50 runs while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers congratulates teammate Francois Du Plessis on his reaching 50 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's AB de Villiers congratulates teammate Francois Du Plessis on his reaching 50 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's AB de Villiers plays a shot as New Zealand bowler Dan Vettori dives a across to field the ball while wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi watches, right, during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's AB de Villiers plays a shot as New Zealand bowler Dan Vettori dives a across to field the ball while wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi watches, right, during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Martin Guptill, second left, is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss South Africa's Rilee Rossouw during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill, second left, is congratulated by teammates after taking a catch to dismiss South Africa's Rilee Rossouw during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Rilee Rossouw reacts as he leaves the field after he was dismiss for 39 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Rilee Rossouw reacts as he leaves the field after he was dismiss for 39 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Francois Du Plessis let's a ball pass while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Francois Du Plessis let's a ball pass while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Francois Du Plessis dives to make his ground while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Francois Du Plessis dives to make his ground while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Tim Southee, right, is congratulated by teammate Ross Taylor after taking a catch to dismiss South African batsman Quinton De Kock during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Tim Southee, right, is congratulated by teammate Ross Taylor after taking a catch to dismiss South African batsman Quinton De Kock during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Tim Southee take s catch to dismiss South African batsman Quinton De Kock during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Tim Southee take s catch to dismiss South African batsman Quinton De Kock during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South African batsman Quinton De Kock walks from the field after he was dismissed for 14 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand.

South African batsman Quinton De Kock walks from the field after he was dismissed for 14 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand.

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New Zealand’s Trent Boult, second left, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing South African batsman Quinton De Kock during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Trent Boult, second left, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing South African batsman Quinton De Kock during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Hashim Amla is bowled by New Zealand’s Trent Boult for 10 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Hashim Amla is bowled by New Zealand’s Trent Boult for 10 runs during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

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South Africa's Hashim Amla lets a ball pass while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.

South Africa's Hashim Amla lets a ball pass while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.