The Help for Heroes team and the Rest of the World XI at the end of the Cricket for Heroes charity match at The Oval © Getty Images

Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori at a function organised for the returning players © Getty Images

So near...: Daniel Vettori walks past the World Cup trophy © ICC

Daniel Vettori fans make their voices heard © Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

Tim Southee, Daniel Vettori, Trent Boult and Corey Anderson before the start of the game © International Cricket Council

Brendon McCullum congratulates Daniel Vettori © Associated Press

Tim Southee and Daniel Vettori bask in the glory of victory © AFP

Agony and ecstasy: Dale Steyn slipped but Grant Elliott did not © AFP

Daniel Vettori is pumped after New Zealand's stunning win © AFP

The entire New Zealand team converges to congratulate Daniel Vettori on his catch © Getty Images

Daniel Vettori and Tim Southee saw New Zealand home with seven balls to spare © Getty Images

Daniel Vettori celebrates the wicket of Soumya Sarkar © Getty Images

New Zealand take a break © Getty Images

Daniel Vettori reached the landmark of 300 ODI wickets © AFP

Daniel Vettori winds up to deliver © Getty Images

Daniel Vettori roars after dismissing Steven Smith © Getty Images

Daniel Vettori shakes hands with Iain Wardlaw after hitting the winning runs © Getty Images

Daniel Vettori congratulates Brendon McCullum on a diving catch © Getty Images