The Blackcaps are banking on their bowlers to complete an unlikely turnaround after a tumultuous opening day of the first test against England at Lord's.
New Zealand were bowled out for a measly 132 after winning the toss and electing to bat, with Colin de Grandhomme top-scoring with 42 in what could prove a vital innings in the context of the match.
England looked set to make light work of the Blackcaps total, and were sitting comfortably at 59 without loss before fast-bowler Kyle Jamieson sparked life into New Zealand's attack.
The tall seamer claimed the wickets of Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope, before Tim Southee and Trent Boult claimed two scalps each themselves to leave England 116/7 at stumps on day one.
Bowling coach Shane Jurgensen was pleased with the fightback, and the way his bowlers worked together to figure their batters out.
"Fantastic comeback from the guys. I think we just adapted really well. We weren't as relentless at the start - they batted well, credit to them," he said.
"One of our great strengths as a bowling unit is we just create pressure and usually at both ends and that's what we did in that last sesion."
Before the traditional overcast English weather took hold of the ground, Williamson's decision to bat looked a safe one, with opposing captain Ben Stokes admitting he would've done the same.
The unpredictability of the conditions means the verdict of that decision remains to be seen until the later days of the test, a sentiment Jurgesen echoed.
"I'm not too sure what either team knew what to do this morning, who was right or wrong," he said.
"It's a fantastic opportunity for us to set a good platform tomorrow once we get the bat in the hand.
"Looking into the future of the game, it's certainly a really even game at the moment and it will be important for us to start well tomorrow and build the best lead we can with the bat."
Jurgen is confident the Blackcaps bowlers can finish off the job with the ball, before they look to capatilise with the bat.
"The way the guys bowled and passed it onto the next person and that was happening from both ends, was fantastic," he said.
"We certainly need more of that tomorrow and just get these wickets as quickly as we can.
"You always expect a partnership in a game or innings and hopefully their first partnership will be their biggest one and we can know them over real quick."
