Hyderabad Manish Pandey during his 62* v Bangalore on Thursday. Pic/AFP

On a night when poor Basil Thampi conceded the most runs by a bowler in T20 history (70 from his four overs), Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey produced an audacious 67-ball 135-run partnership that nearly won visitors Hyderabad the game. Chasing 218 for an improbable win was never going to be easy but the sheer class that Williamson (81 off 42 balls) displayed, would have had you cheering no matter which team you support.