New Zealand drew the 2011 series 1 - 1 after winning the second test in Hobart .
New Zealand will play three warm - up matches before the first test starts at the Gabba on November 5 .
New Zealand , who will play three warm - up matches before the first test starts at the Gabba on November 5 , drew the 2011 series 1 - 1 after winning the second test in Hobart .