#4 Hyderabad pitch expected to facilitate turn and bounce
Overall, three Test matches have taken place at this stadium with two of those resulting in innings victories for India. The other one saw Brendon McCullum blaze a double ton to help the Kiwis earn a hard-fought draw. Despite spinners being in the thick of things here, seamers have also been able to contribute with the new-ball.
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Another hard surface that could offer reasonable turn and bounce is expected. Sunny days are forecast for all five days of the Test, however, the lush green outfield could come in the way of bowlers trying to obtain reverse-swing.
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