Greatest Moments from 2015 Cricket World Cup

Grant Elliot- BackCaps' Cult Hero

Elliot played a lone hand for the Kiwi's in the

semi final

The first semi-final between two of the favourites produced a classic example of what it is like to be in a World Cup knock-out game. Both the sides had never qualified for the big final. And the moment was ripe for either of the sides to win a shot at the title.

South Africa, batting first, posted 281 runs after a reduced 43 overs play. The innings witnessed skipper AB de Villiers playing yet another innings of the highest order. Then, a late spike from David Miller provided their innings a surge which at one point seemed good enough for the knock-out.

New Zealand's chase started in the best possible fashion. Skipper Brendon McCullum set the fire-works on with a blistering 59 from 26 balls. However, there were some middle order collapses. Grant Elliot then played the knock of a lifetime, wearing down fiery spells from Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn to win the match with one ball remaining.

Needing 11 runs to win the match, Elliott carded the fifth delivery over long-on for a six.