Rain interrupts play at Eden Park, SA 216/3

AUCKLAND: Rain interrupted play in the first semi-final of the cricket World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand here today.

Opting to bat, South Africa were 216 for three in 38 overs when the heavens opened up at the Eden Park. Faf du Plessis was batting on 82 while skipper AB de Villiers was going strong on 60.

South Africa brought in Vernon Philander for Kyle Abbott, while New Zealand have gone for Matt Henry ahead of Kyle Mills.