Published on 08:11 AM, March 24, 2015
ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015
New Zealand VS South Africa semifinal highlights
Star Online Report
In the big semifinal of the ICC cricket World Cup 2015, South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first against heavyweight contenders and co-hosts New Zealand.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum flicks the coin as his South African counterpart AB de Villiers looks on ahead of the big semifinal of World Cup at Auckland on March 24, 2015. Photo: ICC
And then, Hashim Amla went for 10.
South Africa's Hashim Amla is bowled by New Zealand's bowler Trent Boult during their Cricket World Cup semi final in Auckland, March 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters
South Africa's Faf du Plessis hits the ball during the Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Auckland, March 24, 2015. Photo: ICC
Du Plesis and AB de Villiers set on a charge for South Africa thrashing New Zealand bowlers everywhere at the Eden Park.
New Zealand's Brendon McCullum gave Kiwis a fiery start - hitting a fifty off just 22 balls. And it was a relief for South Africa bowlers to have finally gotten him out at 59. Photo: ICC
And another quick wicket from Williamson pull reign on New Zealand innings, well... to some extent.
RUN OUT! Huge mix-up and Guptill goes for 34. He is way off his crease and Taylor knows it was his fault - there was never a run there. Photo: Reuters
Critical times at the Eden Park with New Zealand's momentum suffering repeated brakes and South Africa chipping away wickets. Photo: ICC
And, to put more pressure down the New Zealand batting line up...
A CRUCIAL DROP AT THE DEPTH!! South Africa's Farhaan Behardien (L) and JP Duminy fail to take a catch during their Cricket World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand in Auckland, March 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters
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