8:44pm The Knight Riders lost a bit of momentum towards the end, scoring just 43 off the final five overs but have still managed to get up to 176, largely down to Carty's heroics. Playing just his third T20, he blasted 83 off 49, giving the Knight Riders the requisite momentum through the middle overs. Deyal also did his bat at the top, blazing away to a 30-ball 47. Unfortunately for them, there was not much support elsewhere, meaning that they failed to breach the 180-run mark.

The Warriors largely bowled well but were let down massively by Smith, who conceded 50 runs in his three overs. Tahir was economical as usual, with Pretorius also tidy. Shepherd also went at more than 11 runs per over but did bag the important wicket of Pollard, just before the onset of the final few overs. They have the batting firepower to chase this total down, and with the pitch not illustrating any real demons so far, the hosts will be quietly confident at the half-way mark.

Keacy Carty: Back home, I was putting in work. I was hoping to get called in but not in the last leg. Luckily, I came in today and put up a performance for the team. Just told myself that I am new to the format. If I can go run-a-ball for 25 balls, then I can go big. (On the 26-run over against Smith) I knew they wanted to make me hit to the big side. I was trying to hit straight, and wanted to hit boundaries. (On the score) We were targeting 170 to begin with so the bowlers have something to work with.