article_snippet: Brendon McCullum flicks the ball away as Brendon McCullum got New Zealand off to a blistering start in their chase .
article_snippet: Brendon McCullum's combination of clever shotmaking and explosive power set New Zealand up for a win .
article_snippet: Morne Morkel hit back for South Africa, dismissing Brendon McCullum and Kane Williamson in quick succession .
article_snippet: McCullum, who has become known for thriving on leading from the front, signaled Morne Morkel intent in the first over of Morne Morkel sides innings as Morne Morkel sent a short Dale Steyn delivery over extra cover for a maximum.
article_snippet: Although Guptill - fresh from hitting a record 237 against the West Indies in fourth quarter-final - was looking uncomfortable, Morne Morkel captain was in full flow at the other end and reached his captain half-century off just 22 balls.
article_snippet: And, Brendon McCullum (59) succumbed attempting to resume clearing the ropes in the next over as McCullum (59) came dancing down the wicket to Morne Morkel and having failed to connect properly could only pick out Dale Steyn at mid-on.
article_snippet: However, Anderson skied a Morne Morkel delivery to Du Plessis at square-leg for 58 and Ronchi holed-out in the deep for eight as the tension out in the middle and in the stands stepped up another notch.
article_snippet: The 36-year-old right-handed batsmen sent a length Morne Morkel delivery high into the evening
article_snippet: Morne Morkelfinal delivery was again pulled high into the air by Grant Elliott but just as Farhaan Behardien looked set to catch Morkel’s
highlights_snippet: Brendon McCullum blasts 59 off 26 balls to give perfect start .
  