Live CWC: NZ vs South Africa

New Zealand's captain Brendon McCullum hits a boundary during the Cricket World Cup match against England at Wellington Stadium in Wellington February 20, 2015.   REUTERS/Anthony Phelps   (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

1 min ago  Live coverage of the Cricket World Cup semifinal between the Black Caps and South Africa at Eden Park.

CWC semis, nine times for none

CALM CAPTAIN: Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum was in a positive frame of mind in training at Eden Park on Monday.

At some subliminal level, SA vs NZ will be a contest between teams wondering if they can win.

Expect sledging in semi

JAMES FAULKNER: "There's going to be words said and it's going to be a really tough contest. I think there always is (sledging) in the game, if there isn't you've got problems."

12:21 PM  James Faulkner expects there will be plenty of niggle between Australia and India at the SCG.

Gayle joins Anderson's team

MASTER-BLASTER: Chris Gayle.

Big-hitting Jamaican teaming up with Black Caps all-rounder in English county side for T20 Blast.

CWC semifinal fan guide

REPEAT PERFORMANCE: Here's hoping Martin Guptill can top his score against the West Indies in the semifinal.

Where to watch, what to take, who to bet on. It's all here in this handy World Cup semifinal guide.

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Cricket's progress held back by trinity

COLONIAL KIDS: Australia and India, as well as England, are looking to keep cricket inclusive to suit themselves, not the sport.

OPINION: After the greatest Cricket World Cup, it needs to grow not shrink, argues Mark Reason.

Hard-fought win was needed

OPINION: Win over Bangladesh far from pretty but NZ fans really shouldn't care as long as the Black Caps keep doing the business.

CWC schedule is too drawn out

Doull: NZ good enough to win Cup

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This is how to beat the Proteas stuff nation

New Zealand bowler Kyle Mills during training at Eden Park in Auckland ahead of the semi final Cricket World Cup match against South Africa tomorrow. Monday 23 March 2015. Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.co.nz

It will be tough, but if the Black Caps can do these things they'll beat South Africa, writes Frank Oliver.

Why Daniel Vettori's 'the best' stuff nation

From specs to sporting prowess, Daniel Vettori's the man you wish you were, writes Emile Donovan.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: A commemorative coin used for the toss is seen prior to the start of play during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup warm up match between India and Afghanistan at Adelaide Oval on February 10, 2015 in Adelaide, Australia.  (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Coin toss key for Black Caps stuff nation

If New Zealand win the toss in their semi-final against South Africa they must bat, writes Don Caird.

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