He described the pitch as a difficult one to score on. "For any new batsman, it will be a struggle to score on this pitch. It's a matter of taking wicket. We have to be patient. It's a matter of putting pressure back on them."
The situation is pretty similar for both the teams. India were also 154/1 on Day One before losing the next nine for 164 more runs. New Zealand also finished the second day at a similar position – 152/1. It would be important for the hosts to make an early breakthrough on Saturday in order to stop the visitors from taking the first innings lead.
"If you look back into the game, we were in a similar position. We were 150-odd for one at one point of time, so when ball starts to get older and batsman tire a bit, then it can be a totally different ball game. (Kane) Williamson and (Tom) Latham batted the same way (Murali) Vijay and (Cheteshwar) Pujara batted for us," said India batting coach Sanjay Bangar on Friday.
However, he praised both the New Zealanders for using sweep shot effectively against the Indian spinners. "Our batsmen use their feet confidently while negotiating spin, but the visiting batsmen play sweep shots more. It's a question of an individual's strength. Every touring team comes out with a plan. And these two applied themselves well," added the former India all-rounder.
Bangar criticised the visitors for trying to disturb the bowlers' rhythm by taking unscheduled water breaks. "Ideally, when the ball starts turning and bowlers get into their rhythm, any break, whether a rain or water break by batters, does disturb the rhythm of bowlers. Umpires are aware of it and they make sure that certain corrective measures will be taken in the days to come," said Bangar.
He described the pitch as a difficult one to score on. "For any new batsman, it will be a struggle to score on this pitch. It's a matter of taking wicket. We have to be patient. It's a matter of putting pressure back on them."
Asked if India missed the third spinner on Day Two, Bangar said it's probably too early to say. "We have just bowled 47 overs so far and in those overs bowlers have made a good effort. The game is only two days old and not even had six full sessions. I don't think that kind of thought crossed our mind," he said.
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