New Zealand s Henry shrugs off Dubai defeat ahead of South Africa semi final

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.

Henry, who took 5-42 as New Zealands bowlers restricted India to 249-9, said the Black Caps would not read much into the defeat.

I wouldnt have thought so - weve been playing some really good cricket this tournament, he told reporters.

Obviously were going to get on the plane this morning and well take our learnings from this game but also understand the conditions when we go to Pakistan.

Weve played a few games in the tri-series there and well be ready to face that semi-final.

New Zealands last visit to Lahore yielded a six-wicket win over South Africa three weeks ago during the ODI tri-series, two days after beating Pakistan at the same venue.

While Indias spin quartet took nine out of 10 wickets in Dubai, led by Varun Chakravarthys 5-42, Henry was full of praise for New Zealands pace-led attack.

He also said New Zealand had no preferences before the India match as to which team they would rather face in the semi-finals.

All teams have their strengths. Obviously (were) playing South Africa who have been playing some fantastic cricket and are a very well-balanced side, he said.

Theyve obviously got a lot of power in their batting line-up but theyve got a serious bowling attack as well.