Guptill has not made a Test appearance for his country since he faced India in October 2016, but has been drafted in as cover for the recovering Ross Taylor.

Taylor is still struggling with a thigh injury he aggravated during his remarkable match-winning 181 not out in the fourth ODI, which subsequently ruled him out of the series-deciding fixture.

Injuries have restricted Guptill, who has 47 Test caps, from gaining considerable first-class match action since his decision to change position, but he did make 73 against England last week in a warm-up fixture while batting in the number three spot.

Taylor will still be hoping to be passed fit before Thursday and is expected to play a full part in training tomorrow, but Guptill will provide New Zealand with experienced cover across all batting positions.