Chennai, April 26 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that the defeat to Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Sunday was largely due to CSK's inability to adapt to difficult and unpredictable pitch conditions at Chepauk, where the ball showed inconsistent pace and bounce.

He said the team initially aimed for a competitive total of around 170-180, but frequent wickets in the middle overs prevented them from building partnerships and shifting momentum. Gaikwad added that although he got a decent start, CSK struggled after losing quick wickets at crucial stages.

Reflecting on the innings, he noted that the conditions were hard to read and different from previous matches, making shot se...