Semi-final 1 — 2015 Cricket World Cup
March 24, 2015 · Eden Park, Auckland
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 4 wickets (D/L method). SASouth Africa 281/5 (43 overs, reduced from 50 by rain), NZNew Zealand 299/6 (42.5 overs). March 24, 2015 · Eden Park, Auckland.
McCullum's blistering 59 off 26 balls set the tone for New Zealand's chase, which was, at the time, the highest successful run-chase in a World Cup knockout match. Grant Elliott's six off Dale Steyn to win it is remembered as one of the most dramatic finishes in ODI history.
Scorecard
South Africa won the toss and chose to bat.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| SASouth Africa (1st innings) | 281/5 (43 overs, reduced from 50 by rain) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 299/6 (42.5 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | Grant Elliott | 84* (73) |
| SASouth Africa | Faf du Plessis | 82 (107) |
| SASouth Africa | AB de Villiers | 65* (45) |
| NZNew Zealand | Corey Anderson | 58 (57) |
| NZNew Zealand | Brendon McCullum | 59 (26) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| SASouth Africa | Morne Morkel | 3/59 |
| NZNew Zealand | Corey Anderson | 3/72 |
| NZNew Zealand | Trent Boult | 2/53 |
Player of the Match
Grant Elliott (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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