New Zeleand have made six changes to the team that drew the first test against England at Lord’s as they gear up to win the second Test starting at Edgbaston today to become only the second Blackcap's side ever to win a Test series in England.
Kane Williamson (elbow), BJ Watling (back) and Mitchel Santner (finger) were ruled out before the toss due to injury. They are
replaced by Will Young, Tom Blundell and Ajaz Patel.
Trent Boult and Matt Henry will start the proceedings with the ball for New Zealand, in place of Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson whereas Daryl Mitchell replaces Colin de Grandhomme at number seven.
Leading the Test side for the third time, Tom Latham lost the toss and New Zealand have been asked to bowl first.
New Zealand Playing XI for Edgbaston –
Tom Latham (c) Devon Conway, Will Young,
Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Blundell (wk) Daryl Mitchell, Neil Wagner, Matt Henry
Ajaz Patel, Trent Boult