New Zealand beat South Africa in their World Cup semi - final . The suburbs were in the box hoping to win before Grant Elliott 's elimination . The loss follows a series of heart - breaking group stage exits . South suburbs have still never reached a World Cup final .
New Zealand defeated South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final . The Proteas were in the box seat to win before Grant Elliott 's innings . The loss follows a series of heart-breaking knockout stage exits . South Africa have still never reached a World Cup final .