The third Test between India and Pakistan that looked heading towards a certain draw at the end of three days was thrown open by a whirlwind innings of 58 by Shahid Afridi.
The 25-year-old provided Pakistan the launching pad for a possible triumph.
Pakistan declared their second innings at 261 for 2, thus setting India a victory target of 383. Younis Khan and Yasir Hameed also played an integral part in the tourists scaling to the total in only 50 overs.
Danish Kaneria, with a five-wicket-haul in India's first innings, was the most successful bowler for Pakistan. Obviously, he was very happy with the timing of the declaration.
"It is a very fighting target. India will definitely try to go for the runs in the morning and Pakistan also has enough time to get the wickets," said Kaneria.
The leg-spinner said the Pakistan batsmen played "extraordinarily" to get the team to this position.
"The wicket has slow turn and it will assist the spinners. I will try and give 101 per cent tomorrow [Monday] to make sure that we square the series. After taking another [his tenth in Tests] five-for I am really confident that I can perform well and win this match for my team. I hope tomorrow will be our day," he added.
Kaneria bowled 37 overs in the first innings and said his fingers suffered cuts and were bleeding because of the long spells in India, but that is nothing to worry about.
Virender Sehwag has been the best batsman for India throughout the series, but Kaneria reckons that it will be Rahul Dravid who will stand between victory and Pakistan.
"Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar are also in a very good nick. But Dravid has the best technique and temperament," he added.
VVS Laxman, who scored an unbeaten 79 in the first innings, though thought that Sehwag would be India's key to a victory.
"As long as Sehwag's there, nothing's impossible for India."
On his batting position in the second innings, Laxman said whatever the captain decides is agreeable to him.
"I have done well at both, number five and number six; it is basically how you adapt to the situation. The wicket hasn't deteriorated as much as we would have expected and if we start well tomorrow we can definitely put pressure on Pakistan."
On the fourth morning, Laxman was stranded on 79 as wickets kept falling at the other end. Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh were out to poor shots while Laxmipathy Balaji was controversially given out. Anil Kumble stood at the wicket till lunch but was out soon after.
"Yes. Sometimes it is frustrating seeing the lower-order go for these shots. You just want them to hang in there for a while. But none of our tail-enders are defensive players. Their style can click at times as they
disturb the bowlers' rhythm.
"There is competition in the lower-order as well. You can imagine that as Anil has to come at number eleven. All our lower-order batsmen are in good nick and that's why I think India can do well on the fifth day," Laxman said.
He added that India would go for victory in the morning, but if the plan doesn't come through wouldn't mind settling for a draw.
"They [Pakistan] have nothing to lose so they will like India also going on the attack."