Australia's skipper has stated that his pace attack will have to deliver on a lively track.
Patterson scored an unbeaten 102 in the second innings on day three, following up his 157 not out in the first innings.
Patterson and Doran put on 218 for the sixth wicket at Blundstone Arena.
The 20-year-old is one of the brightest batting talents in the country, scoring a double century for Victoria last year -- the first Australian under 21 to do so since Ricky Ponting.
Pucovski is among the three major changes rung in by the selectors, including the recall of Joe Burns and Matthew Renshaw.
The news comes amid a superb start to the domestic season, which saw the 20-year-old make 243 last week.
It took Pucovski several minutes to get to his feet after treatment before he was helped off the ground by medical and physio staff, seemingly struggling to keep his balance, reports said