In the Cricket World Cup, South Africa have taken an edge over New Zealand in the rain-marred first semi-final at Auckland. In pursuit of 298 in 43 overs, the target set by the Proteas, the Kiwis were 203 for 4 in 31 overs, when reports last came in. The hosts still need 95 runs from 12 overs, with 6 wickets in hand. Skipper Brendon McCullum, looked in a devastating form, but was out for 59. Martin Guptill's run out, however, turned the tides, with South African bouncing back into the game. Seamer Morne Morkel has bagged 2 wickets, while JP Duminy has took one. Grant Elliott and Corey Anderson are at the crease.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.