The 2016 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was one of the most exciting seasons of the tournament, with some memorable performances from various players. Here’s a look at the top players of the tournament:
- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) Virat Kohli had a phenomenal season for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring a record-breaking 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03. Kohli’s consistency at the top of the order was crucial for RCB, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) David Warner had a fantastic season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading his team to the title with his brilliant captaincy and batting performances. He scored 848 runs in 17 matches at an average of 60.57 and a strike rate of 151.42. His consistency at the top of the order was crucial for SRH, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a standout season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 23 wickets in 17 matches at an economy rate of 7.42. His ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl yorkers at will was crucial for SRH, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the title.
- AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) AB de Villiers had a great season for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring 687 runs in 16 matches at an average of 52.84 and a strike rate of 168.79. de Villiers’ ability to score runs quickly and hit big sixes was crucial for RCB, and he played some match-winning innings for his team.
- Mustafizur Rahman (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Mustafizur Rahman had a sensational season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, picking up 17 wickets in 16 matches at an economy rate of 6.90. Rahman’s ability to bowl accurately and take wickets at crucial moments was crucial for SRH, and he played a significant role in guiding the team to the title.
Overall, the 2016 edition of the IPL saw some outstanding performances from both batsmen and bowlers, and the top performers played a significant role in guiding their teams to the playoffs and beyond. It will be interesting to see if these players can carry their form into the upcoming 2021 edition of the IPL and make an impact once again.