The pitch, predominantly packed with black soil, will have lower bounce compared to the first Test in Bengaluru

India are trailing 1-0 behind in the three-match series against New Zealand. The Men in Blue will be looking to bank on their home advantage to bounce back in the series. Here is the latest update on what surface can be on offer at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the first Test, overcoming Bumrah's early breakthroughs and chasing a modest target. Latham and Ravindra led the recovery, while India's batting failures across both innings proved costly despite standout moments.