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New Zealand produced an inspired fielding and bowling performance to extend South Africa's horror run in World Cup knockout matches with a 49-run upset win in today's quarterfinal.

The Black Caps could well play three spinners in tonight's World Cup quarter final against South Africa in Dhaka.

They won't start as favourites in their World Cup quarter-final tonight, but that should not trouble the New Zealand team.

Spin, and how New Zealand play it, is shaping up as a key element as they face crunch time in the World Cup tonight.

Black Caps coach John Wright has signalled he wants Scott Styris to be more involved in tomorrow's quarterfinal.

Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe is calling for the Black Caps to play three spinners.

Sometime this week there's every chance a contentious decision will have a significant bearing on a World Cup quarter-final.

New Zealand captain Dan Vettori has all but declared himself fit for the cricket World Cup quarterfinal against South Africa.

The Black Caps will be withouth Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills when they play Sri Lanka at the World Cup tomorrow.

The Black Caps management will give Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills as much time as possible to overcome their injuries.

Brendon McCullum's performance against Canada was an exercise in mental determination as much as the use of his talents.

An injury to key pace bowler Kyle Mills cast a shadow over New Zealand's workmanlike 97-run win over Canada.

Canada have won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand in their group A World Cup cricket match.