Bangalore, Aug 30 (IBNS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Thursday warned his team mates from from taking New Zealand lightly during the second Test match that gets underway here Friday.

"New Zealand is a good bowling side and will come up with good bowling plan by exploiting the overcast conditions at Chinnaswamy stadium. The first spell will be really crucial for both sides," Dhoni told reporters.

"Indian batsmen have to negotiate their pace and they have to get as many wickets as possible," he added.

Dhoni said he has requested for a turning track.

"The subcontinental speciality should be spin and I think we should stick to it," he said.

Asked if he expects any change in the wicket that has a tinge of grass on it, Dhoni said: "The groundsmen are still working on it," he said.

"Ravichandran Ashwin bowled brilliantly and Pragyan Ojha had to keep it tight. I personally felt if we get a bit more spin and bounce for our spinners it will be really good," said Dhoni.

Dhoni said Cheteshwar Pujara would bat at number three, while Virat Kohli would retain his spot.

"The good thing is that he (Pujara) has batted and fielded today in the nets. So things are looking good," he said.