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Daniel Vettori (capt, 27/01/79)

Vettori was named captain after Stephen Fleming quit the one-day role after the World Cup. New Zealand's mainstay spinner, Vettori has taken more than 200 ODI wickets but is also very handy as a lower-order batsman.

Shane Bond (07/06/75)

One of the fastest bowlers in the world, Bond adds an extra dimension to the Black Caps' attack and commands the respect of the world's best batsmen. He is the quickest New Zealander to reach 50 ODI wickets, and has best one-day figures of 6-19 - but has endured long spells on the sidelines because of injury throughout his career.

Peter Fulton (01/02/79)

Right-handed batsman with a first-class triple century on his CV. Made his one-day debut in 2004, but was not picked again for another 12 months. Made the most of his recall with two fifties and a maiden hundred against Sri Lanka in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Bank Series. Made just one appearance at the World Cup in the Caribbean, scoring 47 against Canada.

Mark Gillespie (17/10/79)

Being groomed as the Kiwis' death bowler, Gillespie's aggressive approach to the crease belies his comparative lack of pace. Will hope to get a chance to impress in South Africa after failing to make an appearance in the World Cup in the West Indies due to a shoulder injury.

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Gareth Hopkins (wkt, 24/11/76)

Has not made an appearance for New Zealand since the 2004 tour of England. But his impressive domestic campaign in 2007, in which he averaged 85.66 with the bat, has led to his recall. Will start as understudy to Brendon McCullum but may get his chance as his lusty hitting lends itself well to the Twenty20 game.

Chris Martin (10/12/74)

Fast-medium bowler who relies on a nagging line and length to get his wickets. Renowned for his ability to bowl long spells, Martin has primarily been used in Tests rather than ODIs. Widely ridiculed for the quality of his batting, he is a definite contender for the worst batsman in international cricket. His highest score in 44 Test innings is seven.

Brendon McCullum (wkt, 27/09/81)

After a disappointing start to his international career with the bat, McCullum is now a much more useful addition to the squad. Capable of runs anywhere in the order, the wicket-keeper batsman fits into the adaptability which is one of the main requirements for any New Zealand limited-overs player.

Nathan McCullum (01/09/80)

The older brother of Brendon, Nathan is an all-rounder who combines off-spin bowling with some big hitting in the lower middle-order. Impressed at the emerging players tournament in Australia but McCullum has yet to make an appearance for the full national side.

Craig McMillan (13/09/76)

Long-established batting option for the Kiwis, McMillan has a fluent style, verging occasionally on the downright adventurous. His exciting mid-innings hitting could be crucial in South Africa. Is also a useful medium pace bowler.

Jacob Oram (28/07/78)

It is a huge encouragement to New Zealand that they have their number one all-rounder fit again. His right-arm medium-pace is mostly about containment, but Oram's left-handed middle-order batting gives his team prospects of taking matches away from any opposition. Oram is also an athletic ground fielder.

Jeetan Patel (07/05/80)

Patel is still a relative newcomer to the one-day scene. His flighted off-breaks provide a mirror-image alternative or complement for slow left-armer Daniel Vettori. Took 3-25 against Canada in the World Cup.

Bradley Scott (16/09/79)

Has yet to play for New Zealand despite being a regular around the fringes of the national team. A left-arm fast bowler and useful lower-order batsman, Scott got the nod over the more established James Franklin.

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Scott Styris (10/07/75)

Another member of the squad whose versatility is his greatest asset. Once primarily a seam bowler, Styris had to focus his attention due to a serious knee injury. A dangerous man in the middle-order, Styris has the ability to change the course of the game with his fearless hitting.

Ross Taylor (08/03/84)

Taylor is a top-order batsman who likes to get on with things and made an eye-catching start to his one-day international career, notably with an unbeaten hundred against Sri Lanka at Napier. Will be expected to get the innings off to an explosive start.

Lou Vincent (11/11/78)

Another aggressive top-order batsman Vincent was brought back into the reckoning following the unexpected retirement of Nathan Astle - and he has done enough for them and for Worcestershire in one-day cricket to suggest he can be a World Cup asset.