Onto the Cricket World Cup, in pursuit of South African target of 298 in 43 overs, New Zealand were 133 for three in 18 overs in the first semi-final at Auckland, when reports last came in. Opener Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor were at the crease. Skipper Brendon McCullum, who looked in a devastating form, was out for 59 off just 26 balls, while Kane Williamson made 6. Seamer Morne Morkel claimed both the wickets.Earlier, opting to bat first, South Africa posted 281, after rain reduced the game to 43 overs a side. The target for the Kiwis, via the Duckworth-Lewis method, was revised to 298 in 43 overs. Faf du Plessis top scored with 82, while skipper AB DeVilliers made an unbeaten 65. But, it was the end-of-innings cameo from David Miller that helped the Proteas score 281. He made 49 off just 17 balls, with 59 runs for South Africa coming in the last four overs.AIR correspondent reports that neither of the two teams has ever made it to the World Cup final. The second semi-final between defending champions India and Australia will be played on Thursday at Sydney. The final is slated for Sunday at Melbourne.