South Africa's transition to the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals involved an unexpected quick trip to Dubai. Despite the travel disruptions, batter Heinrich Klaasen is confident about their preparedness. Now in Lahore, the team is focused on their crucial match against New Zealand and aims to leverage their recent good form in ICC events.
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