Black Caps captain has won the toss in the first ever day-night pink ball Test in Adelaide and has elected to bat first.
Trent Boult has proven himself fit and will play while all-rounder and second spinner Mitchell Santner comes in for speedster Matt Henry.
"Wicket looks great and atmosphere is going to great in what should be a full house," McCullum said.
A crowd of 40,000 people is expected today.
Its fine conditions in Adelaide with temperatures of 19 degrees and a touch of wind.
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