New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming on Monday conceded that the Indian team had started doing well under pressure but said the three-day break before the final of the Videocon Cup tri-series would work in his side's favour.
"India's win against Zimbabwe yesterday was a good 'dress-rehearsal' for them," Fleming said.
- Images from the Ind vs Zim match
"They are a good side and have chased well in the past two games. Their top order has not functioned so far but then it is a dangerous thing to say. They are a naturally talented side."
Fleming looked forward to claiming the tri-series in Tuesday's final and said it would be a good way to round up the Zimbabwe tour.
"We expect to win the finals and it would be a good way to finish the tour," said Fleming adding, "Indians are beginning to look good."
"They had a good win over Zimbabwe on Sunday. The hosts put them under some pressure and it was a good dress-rehearsal for them to come out of it."
But "it is an advantage to have the three-day break and we would be fresh for it (the final)," he said.
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Fleming said the wicket at the Harare Sports Club had improved since last week when it was giving pace bowlers a lot of help in the early stages.
"It has been more of a help to batsmen but we have to see how it behaves tomorrow."
Fleming had harsh words for the super sub rule currently prevalent in the one-day game.
"I hate it. It is rubbish. A game is where you can put your best 11 in the park but that's not the case here. New Zealand cricket has no time for it.
"But yes, I like the Power Play concept as it involves more technical adjustment from the captain."
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