New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner believes facing Virat Kohli is a special opportunity for his side and hopes the hosts can find a way to dismiss the Indian star when the two teams meet in the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday.

Kohli struck a fluent 74 off 51 balls in India's five-wicket win in the series opener at Eden Park, taking control of the chase after New Zealand had been bowled out for 185 in a rain-affected contest. India eventually reached a revised target of 144 in 22.4 overs under the DLS method.

Tickner acknowledged the pressure Kohli can put on an opposition attack but insisted that New Zealand had the skills to challenge him.

"Yeah, he's obviously going all right. With a small total, he came ou...