New Zealand enter their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore with confidence after defeating them at the same venue during last month's tri-series.The Black Caps' recent loss to India in their final Group A match in Dubai will not impact their upcoming semi-final performance,

New Zealand will head into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa with confidence intact despite suffering their first defeat of the tournament against India, paceman Matt Henry said.

Jos Buttler's final match as skipper ended in defeat by South Africa at the Champions Trophy. England's white-ball team will need more than a funky change of faces.

New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month. The Black Caps lost to India in their final Group A match on Sunday in Dubai but Tom Latham said it would have no bearing on the encounter for a place in the final.

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

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In his final game as captain, Jos Buttler won the toss and England decided to bat against South Africa at the Champions Trophy

Semifinals- India vs. Australia in Dubai, South Africa vs. New Zealand in Lahore (Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) The travelling issues for the teams have started to take a toll on the teams in .