Both have got the better of the Kiwis recently.

The rain twice interrupted New Zealand's clash with Zimbabwe on Sunday, postponed it for the next day and then ultimately forced abandonment, putting on hold their hopes of a last four berth without a clear win.

The Kiwis, chasing Zimbabwe's modest 175, were stranded at 70 for three after 15 overs when the match was called off.

New Zealand, who now have three points from as many ties with a crucial clash against India in hand, need a victory badly as it would virtually put them into the last four.

New Zealand would also brace themselves against Klusener, who settled the February One-Day series in New Zealand with a 20-ball 35 including a huge last-ball six off Nathan Astle. South Africa, needing four runsfrom the final ball, won the the fourth One-Dayer in Napier thanks to Klusener, and also claimed the series 3-2.

And the fact that the ace all-rounder is in tremendous form both with bat and ball will also be on the Kiwis' minds when the two sides meet tomorrow.

New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming was however confident of doing well tomorrow. ``South Africa are tough and we had a great series with them in New Zealand which basically came down to that last ball,'' Fleming said.

``We are still pretty confident of doing well against these guys.''

Fleming's confidence definitely comes from the fine show of his openers Nathan Astle and Matt Horne. Both had struggled in the tournament so far but batted confidently against Zimbabwe and a good performance from them will be a the right kind of boost for the Kiwis.

New Zealand bowling has done comparatively done well and Fleming will hope that his all-rounders -- Chris Cairns, Chris Harris and Gavin Larsen could maintain the good work.

South African skipperHansie Cronje will also look to an improved performance from his batsmen to lesser the burden on Klusener. Till now the South African top three batsmen -- Gary Kirsten, Herschelle Gibbs and Darryl Cullinan -- have failed in the tournament.

Although their middle and late-order batsmen showed excellent form in the dramatic three-wicket defeat of Pakistan, Cronje admits there is room for improvement.

``We are confident of doing it (making the semifinals) but I'm not happy with the way in which we are winning,'' he said.

Probable teams

New Zealand: Matthew Horne, Nathan Astle, Craig McMillan, Stephen Fleming (captain), Roger Twose, Chris Cairns, Adam Parore, Chris Harris, Dion Nash, Gavin Larsen, Geoff Allott.

South Africa: Gary Kirsten, Lance Klusener, Jacques Kallis, Herschelle Gibbs, Hansie Cronje (captain), Daryll Cullinan, Jonty Rhodes, Shaun Pollock, Mark Boucher, Steve Elworthy, Allan Donald.