7:45pm The Sultans began exceptionally, racking up 50 runs in the powerplay, with Masood setting the early pace. Once he departed, though, there was a bit of a lull as Malik and Tahir tightened the screws. As the innings progressed, Rizwan accelerated and picked up the pace alongside Rossouw. Rizwan's first fifty came off 42 balls, whereas his last 60 runs came off just 22 balls. The Sultans also ended up scoring 74 in the last five overs and that has powered them to 196, which looks like a massive total at the half-way stage.

The Kings, on the other hand, only have themselves to blame. Their plans left a lot to be desired, with their execution not being much better. But the biggest disappointment would be the way they fielded and let the Sultans off the hook. They now have a mountain to climb, and while this remains a good batting track, you feel they will have their work cut out. Do join us in a bit for the run-chase!

Shan Masood: It was a bit of a relief. I was the only batter who was not scoring. It was important to take that pressure off Rizwan. Feels good to contribute to this score. We talk a lot and that was what I kept telling him that I could take on the bowlers. He is a special player and he is one of the best batters in the world at the moment. It is a nice batting wicket but with a little more variation than the game against Zalmi. It has been a little easier bowling spin and taking pace off on a length.

Right. What can Pollard do in the two balls that remain? One six takes the Sultans to 200.

Umar to bowl the last over

Rizwan on 98

Javed to bowl the penultimate over

48 runs needed to get to 200. Can the Sultans get there?

Asif Ali : "We want to see 100 from Rizwan can he cross the line.. " -- He has gone up to 80 now