New Zealand 92/2 at lunch on day one against India in Pune

India vs New Zealand Live Score: New Zealand ready to gear up for 2nd Test, avoid spin speculation

New Zealand captain Tom Latham on Wednesday stressed that adaptability was the key strategy for the second Test against India in Pune. After their historic eight-wicket win in Bengaluru, Latham stressed that the team will not arrive with fixed expectations of spin-friendly conditions but will focus on making the most of their bowling resources.

“Whatever is presented to us, for us it’s about adapting as quickly as possible,” Latham said. “If it's going to be a wicket that spins a bit more then we've got four spinners in our line-up who will play into their hands, but it's (also) trying not to come into play.” too many preconceived ideas. New Zealand's spin arsenal includes Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Ajaz Patel and all-rounders Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips.

As Latham reflected on their triumph in the first Test, where they beat India by a shocking 46 points, he acknowledged the significance of the victory – New Zealand's first in India in 36 years. “We were celebrating a special achievement but our attention quickly turned to this game and we're trying not to rest on what happened last week, but rather try to harness the confidence from last week and use it.” I will Win this game and hopefully hit the ground running,” he added.

Latham, who is captain on this tour, also dismissed concerns about his personal form and stressed the importance of playing his role for the team. He praised Ravindra's balanced approach during his 134th match in Bengaluru and showed how crucial attack and defense are on Indian pitches.

Additionally, Latham provided an update on Kane Williamson's recovery and mentioned that the former captain is working closely with the medical staff and hopes to return soon. “It’s an everyday thing for Kane. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he's ready. “He’s obviously working closely with the medical team at home,” Latham said.

With momentum on their side, New Zealand want to get going in Pune and seal the series.