Overview
- A 14-player group was confirmed for the December 2–6 Test in Christchurch, led by Tom Latham and featuring Kane Williamson, with selections also including Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith and Matt Henry.
- Kyle Jamieson and Glenn Phillips were not considered as they continue managed red-ball return-to-play programs to build match fitness.
- Daryl Mitchell made the squad after recovering from the groin strain sustained during the first ODI on November 16.
- Pace resources were refreshed with Jacob Duffy and Blair Tickner included, while Will O’Rourke and Ben Sears were unavailable through injury.
- Zak Foulkes kept his place after a nine-wicket Test debut against Zimbabwe, and the West Indies strengthened their attack with the recall of Kemar Roach.