India's batting was bit of surprise but they will come hard: NZ coach Stead

New Zealand coach Gary Stead on Tuesday said he was a bit surprised by India's abject surrender in the first Test but is expecting a strong comeback in Christchurch.

India were all out for 165 and 191 in the two innings of the opening Test, leading to a 10-wicket drubbing in just over three days.

"It was a bit of a surprise but it was also due to the pressure we put on those guys for long periods of time. You get Trent and Tim to operate in our conditions and both were outstanding," Stead told reporters on Tuesday.

"Trent's freshness after being out for eight weeks added spark."
"We want teams to believe that it is as tough in New Zealand as it is playing anywhere else in the world. That's a pride thing."
"I expect Indian batsmen trying to dominate more and that will be a challenge for our bowlers because a world class side like India will come back hard."