England welcome back Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith, who missed the three-match T20 series against New Zealand which was heavily affected by rain. Jofra Archer was available for selection but has been rested. All-rounder Sam Curran and fast bowler Luke Wood also have a chance to impress ahead of the Ashes.
For New Zealand, Kane Williamson returns after a seven-month break, having last played in an ODI against India in Dubai in March. Opener Will Young, Tom Latham and Nathan Smith also join the team after missing the T20 series.
New Zealand captain Mitch Santner admitted he was undecided after winning the toss, noting that while the Bay Oval pitch features some grass, it also appears conducive to batting. England captain Harry Brook said he would have chosen to bat if he had won the toss. A strong wind blowing across the ground should influence the game.
The first Ashes Test is scheduled to take place in Perth from November 21-25.
Compositions:
New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry
England: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
