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Michael Bracewell will captain New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia, as Mitchell Santner recovers from surgery. Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears return to bolster the seam attack, while young batter Bevon Jacobs retains his spot. Several senior players are unavailable due to injuries, and Kane Williamson has opted out of the series.

Five key New Zealand cricketers have signed casual contracts for the 2025-26 season. These agreements ensure their availability and support ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in India.