New Zealand team mates celebrate after South Africa's Faf du Plessis was caught behind during their Cricket World Cup semi final match in Auckland, March 24, 2015. REUTERS/Anthony Phelps
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - The calm, assured manner in which New Zealand chased down South Africa's imposing total on Tuesday to advance to their first cricket World Cup final is a hallmark of a team that has developed into a cohesive unit over the last two years.
Brendon McCullum's side sealed a four-wicket win over South Africa when Grant Elliott swatted Dale Steyn over deep mid-wicket for a six, igniting euphoric scenes rarely seen at a New Zealand sporting event.
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