New Zealand’s ability to play quality pace bowling will be examined by South Africa in the semifinal.

The New Zealand cricketers continued re-sculpting how the game is perceived in this country with a 143-run dismantlement of the West Indies in last night's World Cup quarter-final.

How Twitter reacted to Martin Guptill's sensational innings against the West Indies in the Cricket World Cup.

Brendon McCullum’s Black Caps have captured Kiwis’ hearts on their rampant path to the Cricket World Cup quarter-final against the West Indies in Wellington today.

Former Black Cap Andre Adams will be in the midst of a family rivalry for the ages today as the Black Caps take on the West Indies in their quarter final for the Cricket World Cup.

He's the quiet but firm thinker driving the revival of our national cricket team. And yes, he could play a bit too, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson tells Steve Deane.

Captain Brendon McCullum appreciates the impact of the support the Black Caps have received as the tournament reaches a pivotal point.

New Zealand cricket is already benefiting from the World Cup with reports of a resurgence in playing numbers approaching a boom at junior level.

He's a man who might just hold the key to New Zealand's batting fortunes not only tomorrow against the West Indies, but for the remainder of the tournament.

If there's one New Zealand player for whom the World Cup quarter-final shapes as pivotal, it is Adam Milne.

Daniel Vettori has enjoyed continued success in the capital, extending back to the ground's debut in January 2000.

Cricket World Cup fever is beginning to build on the heels of Saturday's quarter-final game.

David Leggat runs the rule over this week's quarter-finals.

New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne was expected to take a full part in training this afternoon as he completes his recovery from a shoulder injury.

The quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup begin tomorrow with none of the eight sides involved having an easy passage through the to semis.

New Zealand insist they'll respect the West Indies, do their due diligence, but much of their time this week will be making sure their game is in order.

After an enthralling period of pool play, the Cricket World Cup heads into the knock out phases this week.

Ross Taylor was our premier batsman for a long time and his class has carried him through until now. When his form struck a bump, insecurities bubbled over, writes Chris Rattue.

Games from now on will stay longer in the memory than all bar a small handful from pool play, writes David Leggat.

Perfect is what I'd call Friday night's Cricket World Cup final group match, writes Mark Richardson.