article_snippet: South Africa have still never reached the final of an ICC Cricket World Cup after losing at the semi-final stage for the fourth time in a nail-biter with New Zealand, doing little end their tag as chokers.
article_snippet: The set New Zealand 298 courtesy of 50s from AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis but had their hearts broken when Grant Elliott, who was born in Johannesburg, hit a six to win the match with a ball to spare.
article_snippet: South Africa quick Dale Steyn appears shocked after being hit for the match-winning six by Grant Elliott .
article_snippet: It certainly wasn't the first time South Africa has so close yet so far - here Sportsmail looks at the Proteas' worst a World Cup chokes.
article_snippet: South Africa and Australia ended tied on 213, but the Aussies’ record in the Super Six stage saw South Africa and Australia advance to the final.
article_snippet: South Africa should have been more than capable of chasing down New Zealand’s total of 221, and much like 1996 against the Windies were cruising to victory at 108 for two.
highlights_snippet: New Zealand defeated South Africa in New Zealand World Cup quarter-final .
  
highlights_snippet: South Africa have still never reached a World Cup final .