In the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Aaron Finch displayed notable performances that contributed to his team's efforts. Here are his top three standout statistics from that season:
Highest Score: Finch's highest score in IPL 2016 was an impressive 74 runs off just 47 deliveries against Kings XI Punjab on April 11, 2016. This innings featured 12 boundaries and helped set a solid foundation for his team.
Consistent Performance: Throughout the season, Finch demonstrated his ability to score quickly, with a strike rate of 157.44 during his aforementioned highest scoring match. This highlighted his capability to accelerate the innings and put pressure on the bowlers.
Multiple Half-Centuries: He managed to score three half-centuries during the tournament:
- 74 runs against Kings XI Punjab
- 67 runs against Mumbai Indians on April 16
- 50 runs against Rising Pune Supergiants on April 14.
These performances showcased Finch's role as a key batsman and a game-changer in the tournament. Overall, in 2016, he exhibited a mix of explosive batting and consistency that contributed significantly to his team's overall performance.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings XI Punjab | 74 | 47 | 12 | 0 | 157.44 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 50 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 138.88 |
| Mumbai Indians | 67* | 54 | 7 | 1 | 124.07 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 51* | 42 | 3 | 1 | 121.42 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 29 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 290.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 37 | 38 | 3 | 1 | 97.36 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 26 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 113.04 |
| Mumbai Indians | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 50 | 32 | 7 | 2 | 156.25 |
