New Zealand coach Mike Hesson wants the Black Caps to maintain the mentality that has carried them to the verge of the World Twenty20 semi-finals, even though pace will become a factor against Pakistan.
Sluggish, turning pitches were features of the Black Caps' opening wins over India and Australia, with the Black Caps adjusting best on both occasions.
Hesson predicts a more true experience for batsmen in their third group game at Mohali on Tuesday.
"We can't play the same type of cricket that we do in New Zealand over here. If we do that, we'll be going home early," he said.
Victory will guarantee New Zealand a first appearance in the World T20 semi-finals since the inaugural tournament in 2007, regardless of the result of their final group game against Bangladesh.
However, a loss would throw the group wide open, putting Pakistan and New Zealand on the same 2-1 record, with India and Australia both lurking on 1-1.
Hesson doesn't want his team to change what has worked so far, even given greener conditions which might resemble what they often encounter at home.
They will once again leave their selection and game plan until close to the toss, depending on the final appearance of the IS Bindra Stadium pitch, which is yet to be used at the tournament.
Making in-game adjustments will again be important, with Hesson pointing out conditions on the subcontinent can change dramatically in the space of 40 overs.
"Pakistan are unpredictable, but very skilful. Their bowling attack is very challenging, completely different from what we had faced in the last two games," he said.
"As a batting unit, they are relatively predictable in the way they play and that gives us more opportunity with the ball."
Pakistan won the first game of their recent T20 series in New Zealand before losing the series 2-1.
Hesson is particularly wary of the bounce generated by tall paceman Mohammad Irfan along with the demanding pace of Mohammad Amir.
He wouldn't say if he will hand a first tournament start to two Black Caps pace linchpins of recent years, Trent Boult and Tim Southee.
Pakistan will also make a late call on two injured players.
Batsman Mohammad Hafeez has a knee problem while pace bowler Wahib Riaz is also in doubt after he was hit in the head by a ball at training.
