The Black Caps are aware of the challenge facing them ahead of the first test against India in Bengaluru.
New Zealand have only beaten the hosts on Indian soil twice in 36 tests - with their most recent victory coming 36 years ago.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the team's odds of winning.
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