A very inexperienced New Zealand XI will take on Sri Lanka in a two-day warm-up match in Queenstown starting on Sunday.
The side is made up of promising players, including Otago all-rounder Josh Finnie and pace bowler Michael Snedden.
With the Plunket Shield taking place over the weekend and other possible players injured or still overseas playing for New Zealand, the team is made up of those left to give the Sri Lankans a game.
The first test against Sri Lanka will start on Boxing Day in Christchurch. .
New Zealand XI. Dean Robinson (Central Stags), Rob O'Donnell or Anaru Kitchen (Auckland Aces), Jono Hickey (Northern Knights), Matt Taylor (Wellington Firebirds), Cole McConchie (Canterbury) captain, Josh Finnie (Otago Volts), Dane Cleaver (Central Districts), Ben McCord (Canterbury), Tim Johnston (Canterbury), Lachie Ferguson (Auckland Aces), Michael Snedden (Otago Volts), Jamie Gibson* (Wellington Firebirds)
