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 . In a match that was played at Eden Park, Australia won by an innings, and then lost it again on the final day of play when they had been bowled out for just 98 runs - but South Africa 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 .