Wellington: Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said that the score of 320 in the first innings on the bouncy pitch of the Basin Reserve would be considered good, stating that New Zealand had an upper hand before the first Test. Rahane said, “New Zealand will have a heavy upper hand in domestic conditions. They know how to bowl and the batsmen know which shots to play. “
He said, “As a unit we have to adapt rapidly to the situation. Every New Zealand ground is different in size. “India won the Lords in 2014 and Adelaide in 2018, scoring less than 300 in the first innings and according to Rahane, it could happen in Wellington.”
He said, “You have a very positive mood while batting first. It is not that it does not happen when bowled first. A score of 320 or 330 in the first innings outside India would be called good. “
Rahane said, “The number of matches we won in England and Australia were close to 320 or 350 runs in the first innings.” The Indian vice-captain said, “We know that our bowlers can take wickets under all conditions but If you have to bat first after losing the toss, then you should know how to face the situation.
He said, “It is important to get down on the pitches with the right mindset. The same thing applies to bowlers when bowling on flat pitches. He should be confident of taking 20 wickets on flat pitches. “