A rare away test victory hasn't made selections any easier for the Black Caps.
A four-run win over Pakistan was a superb start to a summer of tests but the manner of the victory also exposed some issues in the side, as well as areas where they could hammer home an advantage.
As a result, another New Zealand cricket rarity - making changes to a winning team - could be on the cards. The main area of concern for coach Gary Stead and captain Kane Williamson is the balance of the side.
Already possessing a long tail, heat has come on all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, who has looked out of touch with the bat and unspectacular with the ball. However, dropping de Grandhomme would create issues.
If an extra bowler is preferred, it would leave Ish Sodhi likely to bat at seven - probably two spots too high - while opting for an extra batsman in Tom Blundell would leave just four specialist bowlers. Neither option is ideal, and would place pressure on specialists to perform in tough conditions.