[1][2] The T20I series formed part of both teams' preparation for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

[10] On 15 December 2023, Ben Sears was added to New Zealand's ODI squad as cover for Kyle Jamieson.

[11] However, on 18 December 2023, Jamieson was ruled out of the ODI series due to an injury.

[12] On 22 December 2023, Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson was withdrawn from the New Zealand's T20I squad,[13] and replaced by Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy.

[14] Mitchell Santner was named as the New Zealand's T20I captain in Williamson's absence.