IPL 2016 Final: A Glorious Triumph for Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 championship game was the finale of exhilarating cricket action that enthralled spectators across the world. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) competed in the grand showdown in a crucial match. In this article, we’ll give a thorough account of the championship game, replete with a tabular scoresheet, highlights, and a discussion of the match’s significance. Join us as we relive the thrill of the 2016 IPL championship game and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s path to victory.
IPL 2016 Final: ScoreCard
| Team | Inning | Runs | Wicket | Over | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 1st | 208 | 7 | 20.0 | Batting 2nd |
| RCB | 2nd | 200 | 7 | 20.0 | SRH won by 8 runs |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner (c) | 69 | 38 | 8 | 2 | 181.58 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 28 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 112.00 |
| Moises Henriques | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 38 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 165.22 |
| Deepak Hooda | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Ben Cutting (not out) | 39 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 260.00 |
| Naman Ojha (wk) | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.00 |
| Bipul Sharma | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Barinder Sran | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mustafizur Rahman | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extras | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 208-7 | 20 overs | 14 | 8 | XX.XX |
Fall of Wickets:
- Shikhar Dhawan (63-1, 6.4 overs)
- Moises Henriques (97-2, 9.5 overs)
- David Warner (125-3, 13.3 overs)
- Deepak Hooda (147-4, 15.6 overs)
- Yuvraj Singh (148-5, 16.1 overs)
- Naman Ojha (158-6, 17.1 overs)
- Bipul Sharma (174-7, 18.4 overs)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 76 | 38 | 4 | 8 | 200.00 |
| Virat Kohli (c) | 54 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 154.29 |
| AB de Villiers | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Shane Watson | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Sachin Baby (not out) | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 180.00 |
| Stuart Binny | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Chris Jordan (not out) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Iqbal Abdulla | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 200-7 | 20 overs | 5 | 12 | XX.XX |
Fall of Wickets:
- Chris Gayle (114-1, 10.3 overs)
- Virat Kohli (140-2, 12.5 overs)
- AB de Villiers (148-3, 13.5 overs)
- KL Rahul (160-4, 15.3 overs)
- Shane Watson (164-5, 16.3 overs)
- Stuart Binny (180-6, 18.1 overs)
- Chris Jordan (194-7, 19.3 overs)
IPL 2016 Final : Key Moments
- Warner’s Explosive Start: David Warner set the tone for SRH’s innings with a blistering 69 off 38 balls, delivering crucial runs at the beginning.
- Henriques’ Handy Contribution: Moises Henriques’ all-round performance, including his 4-wicket haul and crucial 4th wicket partnership, proved to be a turning point for SRH.
- Yuvraj Singh’s Flourish: Yuvraj Singh’s quickfire 38 off 23 balls added valuable runs and maintained momentum for SRH.
- Jordan’s Impactful Bowling: Chris Jordan was the most successful RCB bowler with a 3-wicket haul.
- Deepak Hooda’s Blitz: Deepak Hooda’s cameo of 3 sixes in his 14-ball 36 provided SRH with vital late runs.
- Ben Cutting’s Heroics: Ben Cutting’s unbeaten 39 off 15 balls in the death overs was a game-changer for SRH.
- Rashid Khan’s Economical Spell: Afghan sensation Rashid Khan’s economical spell further mounted pressure on RCB.
- Chris Gayle’s Explosive Innings: Chris Gayle’s explosive 76 off 38 balls at the top of RCB’s innings set the stage for a thrilling chase.
- Kohli and de Villiers Partnership: Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers’ partnership looked promising but their dismissals dented RCB’s chase.
- Cutting’s Crucial Wickets: Ben Cutting’s two wickets in the final over ensured SRH’s win and showcased the importance of death bowling.
IPL 2016 Final Match Information :
- Match: RCB vs SRH, Final, Indian Premier League, 2016
- Date: Sunday, May 29, 2016
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena, Bruce Oxenford
- Third Umpire: Anil Kumar Chaudhary
- Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle
Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad:
- Playing XI: Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers, KL Rahul (wk), Shane Watson, Stuart Binny, Sachin Baby, Iqbal Abdulla, Chris Jordan, Sreenath Aravind, Yuzvendra Chahal
- Bench: David Wiese, Varun Aaron, Vikramjeet Singh Malik, Abu Nechim, Kane Richardson, Kedar Jadhav, Harshal Patel, Mandeep Singh, Vikas Tokas, Travis Head, Akshay Karnewar, Sarfaraz Khan, Praveen Dubey, Tabraiz Shamsi, Parvez Rasool
- Support Staff: (List of coaching and support staff)
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad:
- Playing XI: David Warner (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Moises Henriques, Yuvraj Singh, Deepak Hooda, Ben Cutting, Naman Ojha (wk), Bipul Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Barinder Sran, Mustafizur Rahman
- Bench: Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Abhimanyu Mithun, Siddarth Kaul, Eoin Morgan, Kane Williamson, Aditya Tare, Tirumalsetti Suman, Ashish Reddy, Vijay Shankar, Ricky Bhui
- Support Staff: (List of coaching and support staff)
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