Wellington, Nov. 6 -- New Zealand pacer Blair Tickner is confident of a strong response from his side in the second ODI against India, saying the hosts are keen to put their disappointing batting performance in the series opener behind them and make better use of the conditions in Wellington.

India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with a five-wicket victory in the first ODI in Auckland on Wednesday. New Zealand, bowled out for 185 in the ODI series opener, will look to level the series when the two teams meet at the Hnry Stadium in Wellington on Saturday.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Friday, Tickner said New Zealand were determined to put up a better batting performance and put India under pressure with the bal...