Grant Elliott Dedicates World Cup 2015 Semifinal Win to New Zealand Fans

New Zealand's latest World Cup 2015 hero Grant Elliott dedicated his team's sensational semi-final win over South Africa to the 45,000 cheering fans at the buzzing Eden Park in Auckland on Tuesday. The Kiwis beat South Africa by four wickets in a thriller to reach their first-ever World Cup final. (Match report | Highlights)

"I don't think this win is for myself or the team, but for everyone here. The supporters have been amazing," Elliot said at the post-match presentation.

"There were 45000 fans screaming at you every ball. It has been an absolute pleasure playing in front of this crowd. We have had a good run. It is the first final we have been in as New Zealand," the Man of the Match added.

South African skipper AB de Villiers too praised the crowd, saying, "This is the most electric crowd I've heard in my life. Credit to them."

Chasing 298 in 43 overs based on D/L method, Brendon McCullum laid the platform but New Zealand lost wickets regularly. The South African-born 36-year-old Elliott displayed nerves of steel in a daunting chase, smashing the most crucial 84 runs in the history of New Zealand cricket.

With 12 needed from the final over, Elliott took his team over the line with a massive six.

"I think we timed the pace of the innings to perfection. Nothing was going on in my mind when I hit the six. I don't even know where the ball went," Elliott said.

New Zealand now await the winners of the India-Australia semi-final in Sydney on Thursday.

"We are a very level team, we will approach it (the final) as any other game," Elliot said.

Can the Kiwis extend their magical run to the Melbourne Cricket Ground and clinch a World Cup title on March 29? Interesting times ahead.