Ben Sears was named in the New Zealand's squad for the first two T20Is,[7] with Lockie Ferguson replacing him for the last three T20Is.[8]
Mitchell Santner was named New Zealand's captain for the third T20I,[9] with Kane Williamson rested for that match to manage his workload.[10]Josh Clarkson was named as Williamson's replacement.[11] However, on 13 January 2024, Clarkson was ruled out with a shoulder injury and replaced by Will Young.[12] On 16 January 2024, Williamson was further ruled out of the last two T20Is due to a minor hamstring strain,[13] with Young replacing him in the New Zealand's squad for those matches.[14]
