7.50pm A respectable 169 from Emirates courtesy the 116 run partnership that lifted the MI franchise. Nicholas Pooran played a different role today, but his 49-ball 57 was needed. The pace was alright with Kieron Pollard striking his 67 runs in 39 balls with only one four and six sixes. That does tell you that there are pockets on this ground that have very short boundaries. Will this score be enough?

As for the Vipers, Cottrell was finished up early and he went at an economy of 5. Pathirana bowled some great deliveries but sadly some ordinary ones too. It was interesting that the captain did not trust Hasaranga to complete his quota today. His balance two were finished by Rohan Mustafa. Be back soon.