Pandey delivered figures of 4-0-23-2 in just his first match for CSK, which the team won by 93 runs, but chose to play it down.
"We are a great fielding side who had a bad outing in the last match. We were motivated to correct that and it showed in the catches our fielders pulled off today," Pandey told IPL's official website.
"That's what a good fielding unit does to a bowler - it helps him improve his own performance."
Praising skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Pandey said he felt confident because of him.
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"Today, when I went on the field, he told me at once, 'Tell me whatever field you want and whenever you want to make any changes to it. Feel free to form your own plans and bowl according to them. I am here to facilitate you in every way'," the pacer revealed.
"Brendon McCullum hits insane shots everywhere. No matter where you bowl at him, he will plonk you all around in the nets. Dwayne Smith is another very dangerous batsman to bowl to. Without the nets, they are capable of hitting the ball outside the stadium," he said.