Tears of joy, tears of pain

South Africa and New Zealand played a World Cup semi-final for the ages. The game turned one way, then another. Inspired batting, bowling, rain delays, missed chances -The game had it all. In the end, Grant Elliott (84 off 73), held his nerve to propel New Zealand to their first World Cup final.

The game was tipped as a straight battle between the skippers Brendon McCullum and AB de Villiers and the two didn't disappoint.Brendon McCullum's World Cup of aggressive captaincy was on display straight after losing the toss and being asked to bowl. For South Africa's top-order batsmen, he stationed four slips.