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.

Senior batter Tom Latham said New Zealand will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy

After New Zealand confirmed their second spot on the points table following a defeat at the hands of India in the Group A clash, South Africa will now be compelled to take a return flight to Lahore for the game against the BlackCaps.