IPL 2016 Qualifier 1: RCB vs SRH

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 media baron Kalanithi Maran of the Sun Group, secured the Hyderabad-based franchise rights with a successful bid per year for a five‑year period. The formal announcement of the squad took place in Chennai on 18 December 2012. The team jersey was unveiled on 8 March 2013, featuring a predominantly orange and black colour scheme. The team anthem, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, was released on 12 March 2013. The team logo was previously unveiled on 20 December 2012, depicting a stylised eagle with outstretched wings rising against the sun.

In Their Own Story

The humid Bengaluru air hung heavy over the Chinnaswamy Stadium as David Warner took guard. The crowd roared for their local heroes, but Warner remained stoic, his eyes fixed on the bowler. Every shot he played was a statement; every boundary silenced the home crowd's hope. As the final ball of the innings rolled in, the SRH dressing room erupted not just with relief, but with the realization that they had punched above their weight to reach the summit.

Reader's Guide

The team made their first IPL appearance in 2013, where they reached the playoffs, eventually finishing in fourth place. The Sunrisers won their first IPL title in the 2016 season, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in the final. The team has qualified for the play-off stage of the tournament for five consecutive seasons between 2016 and 2020. In 2018, the team reached the finals of the Indian Premier League, but lost to the Chennai Super Kings. In 2024, the team reached the finals of the Indian Premier League, but lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders. The team was considered one of the best bowling teams, often admired for its ability to defend low totals, but now has shifted to a remarkable batting team, according to many cricket pundits. The team also holds the record for the highest-ever IPL total with 287 runs and holds many IPL batting records. David Warner is the leading run scorer for the team, having won the Orange Cap three times, in 2015, 2017, and 2019. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket-taker having won the Purple Cap twice, in 2016 and 2017.

Did You Know?

• David Warner is the leading run scorer for the team, having won the Orange Cap three times, in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket-taker having won the Purple Cap twice, in 2016 and 2017.
• The team holds the record for the highest-ever IPL total with 287 runs.
• The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the brand value of the Sunrisers Hyderabad which saw a decline of 4% to 57.4 million in 2020.