Smith: Half-chances cost us
Missing half-chances was the key factor in the Proteas’ agonising loss to New Zealand in the semi-final, says Graeme Smith.
The reaction Down Under
South Africa are in a state of mourning after Tuesday’s semi-final defeat, but on the other side of the world the congratulatory notes have been pouring in as the New Zealand media revel in their team’s success.
SA’s WC player report cards
We mark each of South Africa’s World Cup squad out of 10. See who clinched a great 9.5, who settled on 5 and who endured a terrible 2.
SA’s World Cup by the numbers
South Africa’s World Cup campaign brought five victories and three defeats – and several other interesting figures.
SA couldn’t handle the pressure
The pressure got to South Africa. If you ask me to sum things up in a word, that’s it. Pressure.
AB rues missed chances
AB de Villiers says he has no regrets about any of the decisions South Africa made during the World Cup.
SA bow out: Twitter reaction
Here is some Twitter reaction to South Africa’s heartbreaking defeat to New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Wessels on SuperSport
South Africa’s bowlers lost their composure when Brendon McCullum was on the rampage in the World Cup semi-final, said SuperSport commentator Kepler Wessels.
NZ beat SA: 5 talking points
We pick five talking points as South Africa lost to New Zealand by four wickets in the first World Cup semi-final in Auckland on Tuesday.
Proteas crash out of World Cup
New Zealand held their nerve in the semi-final to score a four-wicket victory and knock South Africa out of the World Cup.
Kiwis chasing 298 for victory
New Zealand have been set an adjusted target of 298 in 43 overs in the World Cup semi-final match against South Africa at Eden Park.
SA win toss, bat first
AB de Villiers has opted to set New Zealand a target in the World Cup semi-final at Eden Park.
‘Drop Tahir, pick four seamers’
South Africa should drop spinner Imran Tahir and use an all-out pace attack to beat New Zealand in Tuesday’s semi-final in Auckland, says former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
SA vs NZ: 5 key battles
South Africa and New Zealand have plenty of game-breakers in their teams heading into the World Cup semi-finals. We pick five key battles which will determine the result.
Smith: Kiwis weaker when chasing
Graeme Smith says New Zealand, just like South Africa, have a possible weakness when it comes to chasing totals for victory at the World Cup.
