article_snippet: In response, Brendon McCullum blazed Brendon McCullum way to 59 and despite the regular loss of wickets, Grant Elliott smashed the penultimate ball for six to lead New Zealand to a tense victory.
article_snippet: Grant Elliott celebrates after smashing the winning runs as New Zealand reached their first ever final .
article_snippet: Grant Elliott consoles Dale Steyn as New Zealand reached the World Cup final at South Africa expense .
article_snippet: A superb 103-run fifth-wicket partnership between Grant Elliott and Anderson looked to have taken New Zealand to the brink of victory.
article_snippet: Anderson (above) and Elliot settled the hosts' nerves with a brilliant partnership of 103 .
article_snippet: And Eden Park erupted in euphoria as Grant Elliott (84 not out) hit the penultimate ball for a maximum as the South African players collapsed to the ground in despair.
highlights_snippet: Grant Elliott and Corey Anderson make fifties in partnership of 103 .