Gujarat Lions vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Qualifier 2 match result | IPL 2016

Gujarat Lions

7/162 (20)

Match Qualifier 2 · #466
Fri, 27 May 2016 · 00:00 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

6/163 (19.2)

WON

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India Match Stats

1st InningsGujarat Lions

7/162 (20)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2016	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(5w)	5	0	0	0	0.00
Total(20 overs, 8.1rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
BB McCullumc Kumar b Bipul Sharma	32	29	5	0	110.34	In 2016	354	38	16	Career	2481	253	107
IPL 2016 Runs 354 4s: 38 \| 6s: 16 Career Runs 2481 4s: 253 \| 6s: 107
DJ Bravob Kumar	20	10	4	0	200.00	In 2016	99	11	1	Career	2268	164	99
IPL 2016 Runs 99 4s: 11 \| 6s: 1 Career Runs 2268 4s: 164 \| 6s: 99
DR Smithc Dhawan b Cutting	1	3	0	0	33.33	In 2016	324	35	16	Career	3382	322	166
IPL 2016 Runs 324 4s: 35 \| 6s: 16 Career Runs 3382 4s: 322 \| 6s: 166
DS Kulkarninot out	3	2	0	0	150.00	In 2016	27	3	0	Career	89	6	2
IPL 2016 Runs 27 4s: 3 \| 6s: 0 Career Runs 89 4s: 6 \| 6s: 2
ER Dwivedic Boult b Kumar	5	5	1	0	100.00	In 2016	24	2	2	Career	24	2	2
IPL 2016 Runs 24 4s: 2 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 24 4s: 2 \| 6s: 2
KD Karthikrun out (Boult)	26	19	4	1	136.84	In 2016	335	38	3	Career	2542	256	60
IPL 2016 Runs 335 4s: 38 \| 6s: 3 Career Runs 2542 4s: 256 \| 6s: 60
RA Jadejanot out	19	15	1	0	126.66	In 2016	191	14	4	Career	1574	112	53
IPL 2016 Runs 191 4s: 14 \| 6s: 4 Career Runs 1574 4s: 112 \| 6s: 53
AJ Finchb Cutting	50	32	7	2	156.25	In 2016	393	45	11	Career	2511	264	81
IPL 2016 Runs 393 4s: 45 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 2511 4s: 264 \| 6s: 81
SK Rainalbw b Boult	1	5	0	0	20.00	In 2016	399	39	10	Career	4098	360	160
IPL 2016 Runs 399 4s: 39 \| 6s: 10 Career Runs 4098 4s: 360 \| 6s: 160

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2016	W	0s	Career	W	0s
B Brainder Sran	3	0	28	0	9	8	4	1	In 2016			Career	13	111
IPL 2016 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 13 Dots: 111
B Kumar	4	0	27	2	7	9	2	0	In 2016	8	0	Career	85	290
IPL 2016 Wickets 8 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 85 Dots: 290
BCJ Cutting	3	0	20	2	7	7	3	0	In 2016			Career	30	16
IPL 2016 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 30 Dots: 16
Bipul Sharma	3	0	21	1	7	8	2	1	In 2016	0	0	Career	13	38
IPL 2016 Wickets 0 Dots: 0 Career Wickets 13 Dots: 38
MC Henriques	3	0	27	0	9	6	3	1	In 2016			Career	51	146
IPL 2016 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 51 Dots: 146
TA Boult	4	0	39	1	10	11	8	0	In 2016			Career	10	85
IPL 2016 Wickets Dots: Career Wickets 10 Dots: 85

2nd InningsSunrisers Hyderabad

6/163 (19.2)

Batting

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR	In 2016	R	4s	6s	Career	R	4s	6s
Extras(5w)	2	0	0	0	0.00
Total(19.2 overs, 8.43rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00
BCJ Cuttingc †Karthik b Kaushik	8	7	1	0	114.28	In 2016	26	1	2	Career	499	26	32
IPL 2016 Runs 26 4s: 1 \| 6s: 2 Career Runs 499 4s: 26 \| 6s: 32
Bipul Sharmanot out	27	11	0	3	245.45	In 2016	46	0	5	Career	151	8	8
IPL 2016 Runs 46 4s: 0 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 151 4s: 8 \| 6s: 8
DA Warnernot out	93	58	11	3	160.34	In 2016	779	80	28	Career	3456	342	138
IPL 2016 Runs 779 4s: 80 \| 6s: 28 Career Runs 3456 4s: 342 \| 6s: 138
DJ Hoodalbw b Bravo	4	9	0	0	44.44	In 2016	141	9	5	Career	292	15	16
IPL 2016 Runs 141 4s: 9 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 292 4s: 15 \| 6s: 16
MC Henriquesc Dwivedi b Smith	11	6	2	0	183.33	In 2016	178	15	6	Career	1560	126	43
IPL 2016 Runs 178 4s: 15 \| 6s: 6 Career Runs 1560 4s: 126 \| 6s: 43
S Dhawanrun out (McCullum)	0	4	0	0	0.00	In 2016	473	48	7	Career	3054	345	61
IPL 2016 Runs 473 4s: 48 \| 6s: 7 Career Runs 3054 4s: 345 \| 6s: 61
Yuvraj Singhc Smith b Kaushik	8	13	1	0	61.53	In 2016	198	18	11	Career	2297	170	131
IPL 2016 Runs 198 4s: 18 \| 6s: 11 Career Runs 2297 4s: 170 \| 6s: 131
NV Ojhac Jadeja b Bravo	10	8	0	1	125.00	In 2016	129	6	5	Career	1467	118	76
IPL 2016 Runs 129 4s: 6 \| 6s: 5 Career Runs 1467 4s: 118 \| 6s: 76

Bowling

Bowler	O	M	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	In 2016	W	0s	Career	W	0s
DJ Bravo	4	0	32	2	8	9	3	1	In 2016	15	293	Career	193	293
IPL 2016 Wickets 15 Dots: 293 Career Wickets 193 Dots: 293
DR Smith	2	0	29	1	15	2	3	2	In 2016	2	45	Career	36	45
IPL 2016 Wickets 2 Dots: 45 Career Wickets 36 Dots: 45
DS Kulkarni	4	0	32	0	8	8	3	1	In 2016	6	231	Career	73	231
IPL 2016 Wickets 6 Dots: 231 Career Wickets 73 Dots: 231
P Kumar	3	0	32	0	10	8	4	1	In 2016	9	229	Career	84	229
IPL 2016 Wickets 9 Dots: 229 Career Wickets 84 Dots: 229
S Kaushik	4	0	22	2	6	11	1	1	In 2016		51	Career	6	51
IPL 2016 Wickets Dots: 51 Career Wickets 6 Dots: 51
SK Raina	2	0	15	0	8	5	1	1	In 2016	2	42	Career	21	42
IPL 2016 Wickets 2 Dots: 42 Career Wickets 21 Dots: 42

Qualifier 2 Match Summary: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Gujarat Lions - IPL 2016

On the 27th of May, 2016, cricket fans were treated to an exhilarating contest in the Qualifier 2 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Lions (GL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This exciting encounter culminated in a victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down a target of 163 runs, winning by 4 wickets with 4 balls to spare.

Match Overview:

Gujarat Lions Innings: 162 all out in 20 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: 163 for 6 in 19.2 overs
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 4 wickets

Gujarat Lions Innings: The Gujarat Lions struggled to find their rhythm at the crease. The innings witnessed a few notable contributions, led by Aaron Finch, who top-scored with a solid 50 runs off 32 balls, striking 7 boundaries and 2 sixes at a whopping strike rate of 156.25. Dinesh Karthik also played a valuable inning, scoring 26 runs while Ravindra Jadeja added 19 runs to the total.

The bowling unit of Sunrisers Hyderabad, particularly Bhuvneshwar Kumar with his excellent figures of 2 for 27 in 4 overs, and Ben Cutting, who picked up 2 wickets for 20 runs in 3 overs, proved to be too formidable for the Gujarat lineup. Ultimately, the Lions were bowled out for 162 in their designated overs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad set about their chase with determination. David Warner was the standout performer for SRH, remaining not out at 93 runs from just 58 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes. His masterclass in batting not only anchored the innings but also provided significant momentum as they pursued the target.

After an initial hiccup with the loss of Shikhar Dhawan on a run-out for a duck, Warner’s partnership with Bipul Sharma, who contributed an unbeaten 27 off 11 balls, turned the tide in favor of the Sunrisers. Despite some wickets falling at regular intervals, Warner's steady hand ensured that SRH crossed the finish line with time to spare.

Key Highlights:

Man of the Match: David Warner's splendid unbeaten 93 was pivotal in securing the win for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Notable Bowling Performances: Bhuvneshwar Kumar was exceptional for SRH, while Ben Cutting’s contributions with the ball also added pressure on the Gujarat batsmen.

With this victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad booked their place in the IPL finals, continuing their quest for the championship. The match exemplified thrilling T20 cricket, showcasing individual brilliance, strategic bowling, and an engaging run chase that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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