Australia registered a tense 12-run win over New Zealand in the second ODI on Saturday. Chasing a revised target of 266 from 45 overs in a rain-interrupted match, Australia bowled New Zealand out for 253.
Vettori's neck injury had forced him out of the first ODI as well.
New Zealand players are likely to take part in the third edition of the IPL.
Vettori has agreed to a short, two-match stint with the Bulls as their overseas player.
We have to be honest and acknowledge our batting hasn't been as good as we'd like, says Vettori.
The skipper has been cleared of injury fears for the home Tests against Pakistan.
I think both the teams are pretty similar, evenly matched, says McCullum.
He will not be available for the second Twenty20 match on Friday.
Amid a thick security cover, both teams arrived for the Test to be held from Feb 14-18.
