Which team did Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat in the 2016 IPL final?

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 IPL final.

The final was played on 29 May 2016 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, RCB's home ground. Hyderabad batted first and scored 208 for 7 in 20 overs, powered by David Warner's 69 and a late assault from Ben Cutting.

Royal Challengers Bangalore began their chase brilliantly, with Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli helping them reach 114 without loss. Sunrisers Hyderabad then removed key batters in quick succession, and Bangalore finished on 200 for 7. Hyderabad therefore won by eight runs and claimed the first IPL title in franchise history.

This result is sometimes confused with the 2018 final, when Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 2016 victory also marked the only IPL championship won by Sunrisers Hyderabad as of 2026.