South Africa-born Elliott Revels in NZ win 1st Semi-Final

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Grant Elliott said his match-winning 84 that took New Zealand to the World Cup last to the detriment of South Africa was a reimbursement to his embraced home.

Johannesburg-conceived Elliott, 36, who moved to New Zealand in 2001, hit the penultimate ball for six to seal triumph in Auckland.

"I needed to turn into a New Zealander and I have made it my home," said Elliott.

"It's awesome to reimburse the accommodation that everybody has indicated. I adore this nation."

Elliott landed at the wrinkle with New Zealand 149-4 in the 22nd over, requiring 298 from 43 overs for triumph and a meeting with either Australia or India in Melbourne.

By hitting Dale Steyn for six over long-on in Auckland, he fixed the co-has' first appearance in a World Cup last after six past semi-last thrashings.

"That win is for the fans and the four million individuals in New Zealand," said Elliott. "The backing has been overpowering.

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"The inclination in the group is that it is foreordained. That is the means by which I felt. It senses that it was intended to be."

Elliott said he had for a long while been itching to play in a World Cup following 1992, when his mom let him stay home to watch Australia play South Africa in Sydney in what was the Proteas' inaugural appearance at the competition.

"I got suspended from cricket and from school for some time in light of the fact that I did that, however it exited a huge impact on me," said Elliott.

"I believed that competition, the hued attire, everything was what I needed to do and its interesting how life functions. It's astounding to be at Eden Park today to hit the triumphant run."

Elliott additionally uncovered that he will need to miss his sister's wedding keeping in mind the end goal to get ready for Sunday's last.

"Sadly I'll miss her wedding, so would it be able to go into the press that I'm sorry?" he said. "She's really glad for me, yet I'll need to issue her an exceptional blessing."
 
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