2016 Season Winning Streak Record

Lore & Background

Sunrisers Hyderabad replaced the Deccan Chargers in 2012 and debuted in the 2013 season. The franchise was awarded to the Sun TV Network after the termination of the Deccan Chargers. The new ownership group, led by Kalanithi Maran of the Sun Group, secured the Hyderabad-based franchise rights. The team made their first IPL appearance in 2013, reaching the playoffs and finishing fourth. They won their first IPL title in the 2016 season, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in the final. The team qualified for the playoffs for five consecutive seasons between 2016 and 2020. In 2018, they reached the finals but lost to Chennai Super Kings. In 2024, they reached the finals but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

In Their Own Story

The air inside Eden Gardens was thick with anticipation as the final over approached. David Warner stood at the crease, the weight of Hyderabad on his shoulders, watching the bowler run in. With a calculated flick that sent the ball racing into the stands, the roar of the crowd erupted into a deafening chant of 'Orange Army.' The wickets had fallen earlier, but the spirit of the 2016 squad was unbreakable. As the final ball was bowled, the orange jerseys embraced in a chaotic, joyous heap, celebrating a dream that had finally become reality.

Reader's Guide

The team was initially known for its strong bowling, often defending low totals, but has since shifted to a remarkable batting team. They hold the record for the highest-ever IPL total with 287 runs. David Warner is the leading run scorer for the team, having won the Orange Cap three times (2015, 2017, 2019). Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket-taker, having won the Purple Cap twice (2016, 2017).

Did You Know?

• The team's home ground is Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first IPL title in 2016.
• David Warner is the leading run scorer for the team.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket-taker for the team.