Overview

• New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith was ruled out of the second Test after sustaining an abdominal strain.
• Right-arm seamer Zakary Foulkes has been added to the squad as Smith’s replacement for the match in Bulawayo.
• Fast bowler Ben Lister has also joined as cover for Will O’Rourke, whose back stiffness is being closely assessed by team medical staff.
• The BlackCaps hold a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and will seek to seal victory when the second Test begins on August 7 at Queens Sports Club.
• The tour, not part of the World Test Championship, doubles as a platform for emerging players as New Zealand rotates its senior lineup.