\"It is surprising because at CSK, you can't complain. It\u2019s one of the few franchises that ensures the pitch plays to their advantage. If he's saying they don't have a say, then I\u2019m quite surprised. Franchises like MI, CSK, and KKR make sure they get what they want when playing at home,\" Pujara said on ESPNcricinfo\u2019s TimeOut after CSK suffered their heaviest home defeat - a 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If you speak about MI, CSK, KKR - I don't think that's the case (them not getting pitches they ask for). Any other franchise, I can still understand. Those (three) franchises make sure they get what they want. Their strength has been when they play at home.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara acknowledged that the pitch conditions at Chepauk differed between innings, with the ball skidding more in the first half and offering more assistance to spinners later. Despite this, he felt CSK should have capitalised better on their home conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Another major talking point from the game was CSK\u2019s unusual batting order. The decision to send Sam Curran ahead of Shivam Dube and Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of MS Dhoni raised eyebrows. Dhoni eventually came out to bat at No. 9 when the chase was virtually out of reach, requiring 98 off 28 balls. The veteran finished with an unbeaten 30 off 16, including two sixes and a four in the final over off Krunal Pandya.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pujara emphasised that CSK\u2019s over-reliance on their top order, particularly Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad is a cause for concern.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"There is a lot of concern (in the batting line-up outside of Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad) because their middle order will have to click at some point. They will have to start scoring runs quickly. They rely heavily on their middle order,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Yes, their top order is their strength, but when they don't perform well that's the time the middle order has to step up, it doesn't look like they're completely ready for it. It looks like they'll need better surfaces to get back into form and when they start playing at home again, they'll be able to perform well,\" Pujara added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"There is a lot of concern (in the batting line-up outside of Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad) because their middle order will have to click at some point. They will have to start scoring runs quickly. They rely heavily on their middle order,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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