The two sides had to share the series trophy

It was the home side who were on the back foot on the final day of the second game at Mohali after failing to save the follow-on.

"One's got to give credit to New Zealand's players for adapting well to the conditions in India," said Dravid.

Despite their positive performance, the Kiwis have still only won two Tests out of 26 on Indian soil.

And Dravid said New Zealand might regard the game as a missed opportunity.

"Having made 630 in the best batting conditions after electing to bat first, they should have been able to force a win on a wicket where the ball had started to turn a lot in the last two days.

"It would have been interesting to see our spinners having a go at them in these conditions," he said.

New Zealand's small group of fans were in upbeat mood

Opposite number Stephen Fleming had no complaints, however, saying: "All in all, it was a good series.

"They dominated us in the first Test and we dominated them here."

Much of the post-match comment focused on the nature of the pitches for the two-match series.

More than 2,700 runs were scored by the two sides, including eight centuries - four of them by New Zealand in their first innings at Mohali.

"We have to play on wickets that are given to us. Sometimes you hope for a little bit of home advantage," said India's New Zealand coach John Wright.

"Most teams prepare tracks to suit their strength and we must have pitches with bounce and turn, like the ones we had when Australia came here two years ago," Dravid added.