This was the sixth time New Zealand had qualified for the semi-final, equalling Australia's and Pakistan's record.
For a second consecutive time Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup and made it to the finals.
[3] The match was attended by the prime ministers of both the countries, Yusuf Raza Gilani of Pakistan and Manmohan Singh of India.
[5] The local airport was full of private jets, and an estimated one billion people saw the match on television.
Sachin Tendulkar was dropped four times and survived an early leg before wicket decision before being dismissed for 85.
[7] After the match was over Indian and Pakistani leaders pledged to resolve their differences, including cooperation in the investigation of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.