️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️  Brendon McCullum insists he and his New Zealand team are enjoying 'the greatest time of our lives' after a thrilling four-wicket win against South Africa in Auckland saw them reach their first ever World Cup final. Brendon McCullum insists he and his New Zealand team are enjoying 'the greatest time of our lives' after a thrilling four-wicket win against South Africa in Auckland saw them reach their first ever World Cup final. Brendon McCullum insists he and his New Zealand team are enjoying 'the greatest time of our lives' after a thrilling four-wicket win against South Africa in Auckland saw them reach their first ever World Cup final. Grant Elliott (84 not out) hit a six off the penultimate ball of the match at Eden Park to wrap up victory for the Black Caps, having been set 298 to win via the Duckworth-Lewis method after South Africa amassed 281 for five from their 43 overs following a two-hour rain interruption.<unk> Grant Elliott (84 not out) hit a six off the penultimate ball of the match at Eden Park to wrap up victory for the Black Caps, having been set 298 to win via the Duckworth-Lewis method after South Africa amassed 281 for five from their 43 overs following a two-hour rain interruption. New Zealand will face either fellow co-hosts Australia or defending champions India in Sunday's final in Melbourne but, win or lose, McCullum says he and his players have enjoyed themselves immensely during the last six weeks. <unk> New Zealand will face either fellow co-hosts Australia or defending champions India in Sunday's final in Melbourne but, win or lose, McCullum says he and his players have enjoyed themselves immensely during the last six weeks. New Zealand show appreciation for the home fans who captain Brendan McCullum branded'phenomenal'McCullum flips the ball away as he got New Zealand off to a blistering start in their chase. I've said it time and time again it's the greatest time of our lives as players<unk>, said McCullum, who scored 59 from just 26 balls to give the Kiwis a promising start, on Sky Sports World Cup. We are enjoying the experience.<unk>We are enjoying the experience.<unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> The crowds we've had turn up in New Zealand and support this team and the brand of cricket we're trying to play has been phenomenal so I hope they're all dreaming as much as we are.<unk> ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ <unk> <unk> New Zealand were stuttering on 149 for four when Elliott and Corey Anderson (58) steadied the ship with a fifth-wicket stand of 103 from 16.2 overs to keep them in the game. New Zealand were stuttering on 149 for four when Elliott and Corey Anderson (58) steadied the ship with a fifth-wicket stand of 103 from 16.2 overs to keep them in the game. New Zealand were stuttering on 149 for four when Elliott and Corey Anderson (58) steadied the ship with a fifth-wicket stand of 103 from 16.2 overs to keep them in the game. McCullum was eager to pay tribute to his match-winner, adding: 'What a great innings from Grant Elliott. <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> McCullum's combination of clever shotmaking and explosive power set New Zealand up for a win.<unk> McCullum's combination of clever shotmaking and explosive power set New Zealand up for a win.<unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> New Zealand celebrate after taking a wicket during the first innings of their semi-final against... (New Zealand celebrates after taking a wicket during the first innings of their semi-final against... (New Zealand celebrates after taking a wicket during the first innings of their semi-final against)
New Zealand beat South Africa to reach first ever World Cup final.<unk> Brendan McCullum salutes'phenomenal'home support after victory. McCullum <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk> <unk>