Besides Mankad, who scored an unbeaten 45-ball-64, Marcus Stoinis (40) and Nicholas Pooran (44 not out) provided valuable contributions to keep their playoff hopes alive. Earlier, wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen top-scored for the home side with 29-ball 47. For Lucknow, spin all-rounder Krunal Pandya (2/24) was the pick of the bowlers.
