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Cricket: New Zealand win stunning semi, Australia gear up for India clash

TOPSHOTS South Africa's Faf du Plessis dives in for a run during the semi-finals Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Eden Park in Auckland on March 24, 2015. AFP PHOTO / Michael Bradley

New Zealand defeated South Africa by four wickets Tuesday in one of the greatest World Cup matches ever played to win through to Sunday's final as co-hosts Australia got ready for their last-four clash with defending champions India.

A rain-affected see-saw semi-final at Auckland's Eden Park, eventually came down to New Zealand needing five to win off the last two balls.

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