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New Zealand in World Cup finals for the first time in Cricket history

NEW ZEALAND has reached in its first ever Cricket World Cup final, Grant Elliott clouted a six off the bowling of Dale Steyn to send New Zealand to its first Cricket World Cup final after one of the greatest semi-finals in history.

Set a challenging target of 298 in a semi-final reduced by rain to 43 overs a side, the Black Caps got a target against South Africa with one ball spare.

Some victory moments…

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Grant Elliott roars after hitting the winning runs ©Getty Images