After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

New Zealand beat a vastly different South Africa team by six wickets in Lahore three weeks ago, two days after beating Pakistan at the same venue.

Although skipper Mitchell Santner said New Zealand have endured some 'tough travel' along the way, he was quick to insist they are raring to go for their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday in Lahore.