Auckland: Brendon McCullum insists he and his New Zealand team are enjoying "the greatest time of our lives" after a thrilling four-wicket win against South Africa in Auckland saw them reach their first ever World Cup final.


New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum celebrates his team's four-wicket win over South Africa in the ICC World Cup semi-final at Eden Park in Auckland yesterday. PIC/AFP 

Grant Elliott (84 not out) hit a six off the penultimate ball of the match at Eden Park to wrap up victory for the Black Caps, having been set 298 to win via the Duckworth-Lewis method after South Africa amassed 281 for five from their 43 overs following a two-hour rain interruption.