The King and The Sun
The 2016 IPL season was a legendary tale of two philosophies: the unprecedented batting might of Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by a superhuman Virat Kohli, against the strategic bowling brilliance of Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by the formidable David Warner. This dashboard explores the data, moments, and key players from a season that culminated in one of the most memorable finals in IPL history.
The Final Showdown: SRH vs RCB
In a high-stakes final at RCB's home fortress, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the season's core conflict came to a head. SRH chose to bat first, setting a formidable target of 208. What followed was a rollercoaster chase that went down to the wire, ultimately crowning a new champion.
Final Scorecard
Top: D. Warner 69 (38), B. Cutting 39* (15)
Top: C. Gayle 76 (38), V. Kohli 54 (35)
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 runs.
⚡ The Gayle-Storm
Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli put on a blistering 114-run opening stand, making the chase seem a formality. At 100 runs in 9 overs, RCB's victory seemed inevitable.
pivotal The Turning Point
Ben Cutting dismissed a rampant Gayle. This triggered a collapse, with Kohli and de Villiers falling soon after, silencing the home crowd and shifting the momentum dramatically.
🎯 Death Bowling Masterclass
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (0/25) and Mustafizur Rahman delivered pinpoint yorkers and cutters, choking the RCB middle order and sealing a historic victory for SRH.
A Tale of Two Titans
The season was defined by the phenomenal run-scoring of two captains. Virat Kohli produced a once-in-a-lifetime performance, shattering records, while David Warner led from the front, consistently powering his team to victory. This interactive chart compares their staggering achievements across key batting metrics.
The Champions' Blueprint
Sunrisers Hyderabad's triumph was built on the league's most potent and strategic bowling attack. They proved that while batting wins games, bowling wins championships. Their success was spearheaded by the Purple Cap winner, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and the season's emerging star, Mustafizur Rahman.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The Craftsman
Winner of the Purple Cap with 23 wickets. His mastery of swing with the new ball and pinpoint yorkers at the death made him the tournament's most complete bowler.
Mustafizur Rahman: The X-Factor
Named Emerging Player of the Season for his 17 wickets at an incredible economy of just 6.90. His unplayable cutters bamboozled the world's best batsmen.
Top 5 Wicket Takers
Memorable Moments
Beyond the final, IPL 2016 was filled with unforgettable performances and nail-biting finishes that defined its legacy as one of the most exciting seasons ever.
The Great Escape
Qualifier 1: RCB vs GL
RCB collapsed to 29/5 before an AB de Villiers masterclass (79* off 47) snatched an impossible victory from the jaws of defeat to book a spot in the final.
The Dhoni Finish
RPS vs KXIP
Needing 23 off the last over, MS Dhoni turned back the clock, smashing 22 runs in the final 4 balls, including two sixes to win, in a vintage display of his finishing prowess.
The Demolition Job
RCB vs GL
Virat Kohli (109) and AB de Villiers (129*) both scored centuries in the same innings, powering RCB to 248/3 and a record 144-run victory.
Axar's Hat-trick
KXIP vs GL
The only hat-trick of the season. Axar Patel took 4 wickets in 5 balls, dismissing Dinesh Karthik, Dwayne Bravo, and Ravindra Jadeja on consecutive deliveries.
The Unplayable Yorker
SRH vs KKR
Mustafizur Rahman bowled the "ball of the tournament" - a searing, inswinging yorker that sent the mighty Andre Russell tumbling to the ground.
New Franchises' Fortunes
GL & RPS
Gujarat Lions topped the league table but faltered in the playoffs. In contrast, the star-studded Rising Pune Supergiants finished a disappointing 7th.
Season Stats Hub
Top 10 Batsmen
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Top 10 Bowlers
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