Elliott the hero as New Zealand makes final

Elliott, however, did not take his eyes off the ball, or the ultimate prize for one moment. Keeping in touch with the required rate, pulling out the big shot every time the pressure built, Elliott kept defeat at bay and victory in sight.

Sealing the deal, Elliott, unbeaten on 84, got his team across the line, Steyn was on his back on the pitch, du Plessis weeping at point and Morkel disconsolate at fine-leg. One man’s joy was another’s heartbreak, at the end of a see-saw day.

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