Cheteshwar Pujara endured a torrid time in New Zealand where he could total only 100 runs in four innings across two Tests. Though he scored 54 and 24—which meant he got starts—in the second and final Test at Christchurch, he did not live up to expectations as the No.3 batsman.

That's why he will be itching to notch up a big score for Saurashtra against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy final which kicks off here today. India's red-ball specialist is known for his great appetite for runs and there is no bigger threat for Bengal from their opponents' batting department than Pujara whose team is led by Jaydev Unadkat.