Plunket has not played for England since helping the team win the World Cup last year.
Liam Plunkett, a right-arm pacer, played a vital role as England won a historic maiden ODI world cup title last year.
Despite playing a vital role in England's maiden ODI World Cup title win last year, Plunkett was ignored by the team management and not offered a limited-overs contract.
The 34-year-old Plunkett has been considered past his prime according to the England Cricket Board (ECB).
The transition back to normality from winning the World Cup had been tough for Plunkett.
Fast bowler Liam Plunkett believes England were destined to win the World Cup.
Like Ian Botham was, Ben Stokes could well be asked one day: "Who writes your scripts?"
New Zealand will need to defend a low total again after three wickets each from England's Liam Plunkett and Chris Woakes kept them to 241.
Liam Plunkett has warned Australia that England are a "different sort of animal" from their predecessors as they prepare for a blockbuster World Cup semi-final.
A win for either New Zealand or England will see the side through to the semi-finals.