article_snippet: Daniel Vettori embraces South Africa-born Grant Elliott while bowler Dale Steyn lays on the ground after the crucial blow .
article_snippet: Elliott, 36, powered Daniel Vettori way to what would be a match-winning unbeaten 84 in the Black Caps chase .
article_snippet: What a day for New Zealand and what a day for 36-year-old Elliott, who had not played international cricket for 14 months when Daniel Vettori became one of coach Mike Hesson’s inspired choices for World Cup.
article_snippet: Steyn, for many the world's best fast bowler, stands with Steyn hands on Steyn knees as South Africa-born Grant Elliott celebrates .
article_snippet: Elliott shakes hands and consoles Steyn as the conclusion of the match at Auckland's Eden Park .
article_snippet: I really did feel the pressure, it was stressful towards the end,’ said Elliott, who saw New Zealand home in company with the veteran Dan Vettori.
highlights_snippet: Elliott, 36, had not played international cricket for 14 months when picked .
  