2016 Indian Premier League

The 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the ninth season of the professional Twenty20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It commenced on April 9 and concluded on May 29, 2016, featuring eight franchises representing different Indian cities. The tournament consisted of 60 matches played in a round-robin format, culminating in the playoffs. The Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged as champions, defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final held at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Notable for its high-scoring matches and star performances, the season saw significant contributions from players such as Virat Kohli and David Warner, enhancing the league's global appeal and commercial success.