Lahore: 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.

The Black Caps were bundled out for 205 in the five-wicket loss in Dubai on Sunday, a match between teams already qualified for the last four. The result sends New Zealand back to Pakistan where they will play South Africa in Lahore in the second semi-final on Wednesday. India remain in Dubai to face Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday.

“I wouldn’t have thought so - we’ve been playing some really good cricket this tournament,” he told reporters. “Obviously we’re going to get on the plane this morning and we’ll take our learnings from this game but also understand the conditions when we go to Pakistan. “We’ve played a few games in the tri-series there and we’ll be ready to face that semi-final.” “All teams have their strengths. Obviously (we’re) playing South Africa who have been playing some fantastic cricket and are a very well-balanced side,” he said. “Semi-final cricket, finals cricket, it’s always exciting and it’s always great when you’re playing against the best teams.”