From Twitter: Fans reaction after New Zealand beat South Africa to enter finals of World Cup 2015

Auckland, Mar 24: New Zealand defeated South Africa by 4 wickets in a nail-biting semi-final of the World Cup 2015 here today. This was New Zealand first ever semi-final win in the World Cup as the Black have reached the semi-finals of the World Cup six times before. Soon after the thrilling semi-final match, fans from all over the world and cricket personalities heaped praises on New Zealand's victory against the Proteas.

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This is how the Twitter world reacted New Zealand's victory.

What an unbelievable game. So proud of the @BLACKCAPS and what they have achieved. Also feel the raw pain of @OfficialCSA on an amazing day.
— Stephen Fleming (@SPFleming7) March 24, 2015

Elliot is spot on,amazing support for the NZ team from the start of the WC.They deserved this win for the positive approach #CWC2015
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 24, 2015

What a game of cricket, perfect semi, both teams played real good cricket @ICC #CWC2015 #NZvSA
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) March 24, 2015

So then a guy born in Johannesburg seals the deal and puts @OfficialCSA out. #irony #NZvSA @grantelliottnz #CWC15
— Gautam Bhimani (@gbhimani) March 24, 2015

RT if you cant sit down in 1 place due to this thriller !! I couldnt #NZvSA
— Vignesh Kandaswamy (@VigneshKanda) March 24, 2015

this match has reached the level of semi final! great match #NZvSA
— Punam Raut (@PunamTwits) March 24, 2015

You have to feel sorry for South Africa here. Yes. It happened again. #NZvSA
— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) March 24, 2015

YES! Best possible outcome to perfectly evenly contested match #NZvSA
— Rukmini S (@rukmini_shrini) March 24, 2015

This was amazing from my living room, can't even imagine what it is like for @maurieabraham & others at #NZvSA match. Incredible!
— Steve Mouldey (@GeoMouldey) March 24, 2015

Breathless moments , fabulous result. Congrats #NZ #NZvSA
— Abdulla Madumoole (@AMadumoole) March 24, 2015

Holy hell that was intense!! I'm pretty sure I lost a good 2 litres in sweat in those last few overs #NZvSA #hairyjavelin
— Scott Curry (@Sc0ttCurry) March 24, 2015

.@grantelliottnz, cometh the man, Extraordinary stuff from him to win the game #nzvsa 'I
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) March 24, 2015

#SA have nothing to be ashamed of. The rain hurt them more. But they fielded magnificently, save for a couple of fumbles. #CWC15 #NZvSA
— Dileep Premachandran (@SpiceBoxofEarth) March 24, 2015

Can one feel happy for NZ an sad for SA at the same time? #NZvSA
— Geetanjali Kaur (@geet_k) March 24, 2015

When NZ beat Aus at Eden Park, Elliott made a golden duck and didn't bowl a ball. I wondered what he brought to the team. Now I know #nzvsa
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) March 24, 2015

Respect to the New Zealanders who have been dark horses always but pull out a golden rabbit from hat , today #NZvSA
— Singha (@heisenjit) March 24, 2015

What a great match #NZvSA. Good thing SA didn't pull the underarm out. @ItsStephRice could spice up the result yet... #3worldcupsin2015?
— Rob Smith (@RobertSmithIX) March 24, 2015

Wow so tense heart is thumping, what a finish! #NZvSA
— Matthew Jensen (@MatthewGJensen) March 24, 2015

What an amazing finish to the match - hard luck SA - well done NZ - great cricket !! #NZvSA
— Ross Macdonald (@rossmac2310) March 24, 2015

You can't expect a better match than this! Both teams showed why they are two of the best teams right now. Congrats! #NZvSA
— Sandeep Soni (@SandeepSoniSays) March 24, 2015

elliot hadn't played a single ODI in 2014…was recalled at almost 36 years old..sometimes selectors are unsung heroes #NZvSA
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 24, 2015