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Henry's Race Against Time for SA vs NZ Semi-Final
4 Mar
Summary
- Matt Henry's participation in the semi-final is uncertain due to his child's birth.
- Henry is expected to join the team on the night of March 3 for a March 4 match.
- Marco Jansen was instrumental in South Africa's previous win against New Zealand.
New Zealand's participation in the March 4 semi-final against South Africa hinges on the fitness of pacer Matt Henry. Henry, who had to return home for the birth of his child, is scheduled to rejoin the team on the night of March 3. The final decision regarding his inclusion will be made on match day, March 4, after evaluating his condition.
Henry was in strong form before his departure, notably taking two wickets in two overs against Sri Lanka and dismissing Phil Salt against England. His potential return comes after South Africa secured a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand on February 14. In that previous encounter, South African bowler Marco Jansen was particularly effective, taking key wickets from New Zealand's top and middle order, contributing to New Zealand's total of 175 for 7.
