A chance for the Black Caps to build depth and experience in the Chappell-Hadlee T20 series against Australia at home

The 14-man squad's been depowered by injury.

Regular skipper Mitchell Santner, Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne are sidelined, while Kane Williamson's unavailable.

Coach Rob Walter says the casualty ward provides opportunity.



Pace bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears both return to the squad after missing July's tour of Zimbabwe.

Michael Bracewell has been named captain.

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