Both sides are hoping for a prompt start at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Boxing Day after the rain-hit first Test in Dunedin was abandoned as a draw without a ball being bowled.

Fleming is still troubled by a groin problem and team physio Mark Harrison said: "It is not game-threatening, but causes him discomfort when running."

Doull was ruled out of the first Test with a calf injury but bowled flat out in the nets on Christmas Eve and Shayne O'Connor was released from the squad after being put on stand-by.

The two sides have met three times in Wellington with India winning the first match but losing the other two.

They have an excellent batting line-up and will also look to leg-spinner Anil Kumble, who had match figures of eight for 90 in the warm-up game against Wellington.

New Zealand (from): Stephen Fleming (capt), Matthew Horne, Matthew Bell, Nathan Astle, Craig McMillan, Chris Cairns, Adam Parore, Dion Nash, Daniel Vettori, Simon Doull, Geoff Allott, Paul Wiseman.