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New Zealand reached its first Cricket World Cup final when Grant Elliott struck a six from the penultimate ball to beat South Africa by four wickets in a cliffhanger semifinal on Tuesday.

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South Africa's JP Duminy, left, collides with teammate South Africa's Farhaan Behardien and drop a catch chance during their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.David Rowland/The Associated Press

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New Zealand's Corey Anderson fields off his own bowling during the semi-final Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and South Africa.Michael Bradley/AFP / Getty Images

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South Africa's Faf du Plessis catches out New Zealand's batsman Corey Anderson during their Cricket World Cup semi-final match in Auckland.Nigel Marple/Reuters

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South Africa's Faf du Plessis dives in for a run during the semi-finals Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and South Africa.Michael Bradley/AFP / Getty Images

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New Zealand's batsman Corey Anderson walks off the field after being caught out by South Africa's Faf du Plessis during their Cricket World Cup semi-final match in Auckland.Nigel Marple/Reuters

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New Zealand's Grant Elliot hits a shot for six runs to win their Cricket World Cup semi-final match against South Africa in Auckland.Nigel Marple/Reuters

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New Zealand's Grant Elliott (L) celebrates hitting the winning runs as South Africa's Dale Steyn (R) looks dejected during the semi-final Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Eden Park in Auckland.Michael Bradley/AFP / Getty Images

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New Zealand's Daniel Vettori (centre L) and Cory Anderson (centre R-facing) embrace after their victory in the semi-final Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park in Auckland.Michael Bradley/AFP / Getty Images

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New Zealand’s Grant Elliott walks from the field following his teams four wicket win over South Africa in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.Ross Setford/The Associated Press

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South Africa's Imran Tahir, reacts with his teammates following their four wicket loss to New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup semifinal in Auckland, New Zealand.Ross Setford/The Associated Press

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