New Zealand have reached the final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 for the first time of the tournament history beating South Africa by 4 wickets in the first semi-final in Auckland on Tuesday. South Africa scored 281 runs in 43 overs they got due to rain for the loss of 5 wickets after skipper AB de Villiers chose to bat first at Eden Park. New Zealand were set a 298-run target from 43 overs (D/L method). The Black Caps reached the target for 6 wickets with one ball to spare. Chasing a big total of 298-run, the Black Caps had a brilliant start and collected 71 runs off 6 overs. But the situation changed when Brendon McCullum got out for 59 off 26 balls who hit 8 fours and 4 sixes. However, Elliott and Anderson built 103-run partnership in the 5th wicket off 98 balls after New Zealand lost fourth wicket for 149 runs in 21.4 overs. Adderson scored 58 runs off 57 balls hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes. Elliott went further and South Africa pacer Morne Morkel claimed three wickets for 59 runs in 9 overs. Earlier, the Proteas were 216/3 in 38 runs when rain appeared. Later 7 over were cut from each side and made the match 43 overs per side according to DL method. Faf du Plessis scored 82 runs off 107 balls hitting 7 fours and 1 six before getting out in the second ball after play resumed. The Proteas added 65 runs in the rest of the 5 overs of the match after rain. David Miller smashed 49 runs off 18 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes. South Africa skipper AB de Villiers was unbeaten on 65 runs. He played only 45 balls and hit 8 fours and a six. Besides, Rossouw added 39 runs more. New Zealand Corey Anderson while Trent Boult took 2 more for 53 runs in 9 overs.
