Daniel Vettori (captain)

The New Zealand captain is a quick-thinking cricketer capable of causing England problems. Rated as the third best one-day bowler in the world rankings, he has played a massive 215 one-day internationals and has an excellent economy rate, so his left-arm spin will be a threat.

Brendon McCullum (vice-captain)

An explosive wicketkeeper-batsman who began his career down the order, but has now established himself as an opener in the limited-overs format of the game. Still a little inconsistent, but when he hits form can be very destructive as he proved by smashing the fastest Twenty20 century in the Indian Premier League.

Grant Elliott

The Johannesburg-born all-rounder was called up to cover for the injured Jacob Oram on June 16. Elliott left his native South Africa in 2001 and later signed for Wellington. The compact and correct batsman, and a genuine swing bowler, made his Test debut against England at Napier in March. When he was added to the squad he was yet to play in a one-day international.

Daniel Flynn

The left-handed batsman has the ability to take bowling attacks apart, though he showed few signs of doing so in the Test series against England. Flynn captained New Zealand in the 2004 Under-19 World Cup and he struck his maiden hundred in December 2005. He only emerged as a real one-day threat last season when scores of 143 from 117 balls against Wellington and 149 from 141 deliveries versus Canterbury earned him a call-up to New Zealand's Twenty20 squad against England in the winter.

Peter Fulton

A tall middle-order batsman, Fulton also has the capabilities to open the innings as he proved while filling in for the injured Vincent during the World Cup, top-scoring three times and averaging nearly 40 in the tournament. He has more recently been established at number three and could feature in that position for the forthcoming series against England.

Mark Gillespie

The seamer is particularly effective at the death of a one-day innings, his fluid action belying his genuine wicket-taking ability. Although he has been expensive at times, he is a useful man to have in the side. He did not take part in the Test series against England and will be hoping to make his mark in the one-day team.

Gareth Hopkins

The wicketkeeper came into New Zealand’s side for the final Test of the series against England and did not disgrace himself with either bat or gloves. The Black Caps may decide to let Brendon McCullum focus solely on his batting in the one-day series, with Hopkins a worthy replacement behind the stumps. He made his ODI debut against England at Chester-le-Street in 2004.

Jamie How

The batsman struggled to establish himself in New Zealand’s one-day side until recently when a 90 on his return against South Africa at Durban was the catalyst for a run in the side. More of an accumulator of runs than an aggressive strokemaker, he still averages 42 in one-day international cricket from his 20 appearances so far.

James Marshall

Marshall, the twin brother of former Black Cap and current Gloucestershire batsman Hamish, may find himself on the sidelines during the one-day series after failing to impress in the Test part of the tour. He averages just 10 from his eight ODIs so far, but is being stuck with by the selectors.

Michael Mason

A traditional line and length bowler, injuries have prevented him cementing his place in the one-day line-up after making his debut way back in 2003. He has been more of a fixture in the side since last year’s World Cup, however, and can be very effective in the right conditions as he demonstrated by claiming a man-of-the-match haul of 4-24 to help beat Sri Lanka in Christchurch last year.

Kyle Mills

Injuries have restricted his opportunities to establish himself as a key member of New Zealand’s one-day side with a knee problem ruling him out of last year’s World Cup. The tall seamer returned to the side at the end of last year and was selected for the IPL on the back of good recent performances with the ball. He has 115 wickets in 79 one-day internationals.

Jacob Oram

The big, burly all-rounder is capable of big-hitting with the bat and fast-medium pace with the ball. He played a key role in the crucial victory over England at the start of the World Cup in St Lucia with an unbeaten 63 off 83 balls, but has struggled to repeat that form. Nevertheless he was chosen to play in the IPL and will hope that his recent Test exploits will continue into the one-day arena.

Jeetan Patel

Identified by coach John Bracewell as an off-spinner capable of bowling in the final death overs, he has developed into a useful performer in limited overs cricket. He often bowls in tandem with captain Vettori during the middle overs, and also provides athletic and energetic fielding to the side.

Tim Southee

Great things are expected of Southee, a 19-year-old fast bowler for Northern Districts. He was named in the New Zealand squad for the Under-19 World Cup and his call-up to the senior party for the Twenty20 international against England in the winter reflected the promise he had shown. He has never looked back and will be hoping to re-establish himself after losing his place to Iain O’Brien in the Test side.

Scott Styris

One of the world’s outstanding one-day all-rounders, Styris finished the 2007 World Cup as one of the leading performers and averaged 83 in the competition to help New Zealand reach the semi-finals. He has recently recovered from a back injury, but quickly found his form to hammer 75 off 79 balls against Australia at Hobart. He gave up Test cricket to concentrate on one-day internationals and the Black Caps will be hoping he repays them in the forthcoming NatWest Series.

Ross Taylor

An aggressive middle-order batsman, Taylor enjoyed a flying start to his one-day international career with a century in only his third match against Sri Lanka in Napier. He has since added a century against Australia and although he struggled through last year’s World Cup, he could be a big danger in the middle overs if England stray in their line and length. He was the most impressive New Zealand batsman during the Test series.