2016 Season Winning Streak Record
Rising from the sun, a legacy of resilience.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad are a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Group and was founded in 2013 after the Hyderabad-based Deccan Chargers were terminated by the IPL. The team is coached by Daniel Vettori and captained by Pat Cummins. Their home ground is Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2016
- Achievement
- IPL Champions (Maiden Title)
- Captain
- David Warner
- Coach
- Tom Moody
- Final opponent
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
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.
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).
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