ICC World Cup 2015: Best Images from the New Zealand - South Africa semi-final clash

New Zealand sealed a place in the final of the World Cup for the very first time in their ODI history after pulling off a four-wicket win over South Africa in the first semifinal of the 2015 World Cup, held at Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday.The match had everything: joy, sorrow, agony, ecstasy etc and will certainly go down as one of the best matches, not only in the history of World Cups, but also ODI cricket.Here’s a look at some of the best images from the game:

#1 An incredible setting

Eden Park in Auckland all set for the big game. The venue had hosted a semi-final in the 1992 edition of the World Cup as well between Pakistan and New Zealand.

#2 The fans\' colours

A fan at the stadium makes it clear to about who he was supporting on Tuesday.

#3 Failure for de Kock

After a good performance in the quarter-final, Quinton de Kock failed to deliver on Tuesday, becoming Trent Boult’s first victim for the day for 14.

#4 Lightning bolt indeed

Trent Boult gave New Zealand a great start by removing both openers cheaply. The crowd show off what they exactly think about him.

#6 Faf and AB come to the rescue

Faf du Plessis and Ab de Villiers rescued South Africa after they were pegged back early with a vital stand of 103 runs, that enabled their side to make a comeback into the game.

#6 How crucial was this break for both sides?

The groundsmen bring out the covers as rain stopped play at the 38 over mark with South Africa on 216 for 3. In hindsight, it must be said that the break proved to be a hindrance to South Africa’s progress. The game was rduced to 43-overs per side affair after the interval.

#7 It sure was in the arc

On resumption, David Miller provided South Africa the late flourish, scoring an 18-ball 49 that propelled his side to 282 for 6 after 43 overs.

#8 Baz goes bang-bang

Blackcaps captain Brendon McCullum went absolutely berserk at the start of the chase, smashing the Protean spearhead Dale Steyn to all corners of the ground en route to making59 off 26 balls.

#9 The South African comeback

After the McCullum blitzkrieg finished, South Africa made a comeback into the game when they dismissed Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor cheaply.

#10 Corey Anderson delivers on the big night

Corey Anderson delivered for his side on the big night, scoring a crucial 58 off 57 balls and sharing a 103-run stand with Grant Elliot to bring the match back on a knife’s edge after the Blackcaps middle-order failed to fire.

#11 The \'miss\' of the night

AB de Villiers failed to dislodge the stumps with the ball as Anderson received a massive reprieve that proved to be extremely costly in the end for the Proteas.

#12 There she goes!!!

Grant Elliot finishes things off with a magnificent strike over long-on that sealed the Blackcaps a place in the World Cup final for the very first time in their history.

#13 Hard luck mate!

Grant Elliot provides Dale Steyn with a helping hand after sealing a win a thrilling win for his side.

#14 The sad side of sport

Morne Morkel looks inconsolable after the defeat as he couldnt control his tears after bowling a very good spell to keep South Africa in the hunt.

#15 Are New Zealand finally there?

A couple of sheets of paper describe exactly what the Kiwi fans have in mind after the incredible win.