David Warner-led SRH clinched their first-ever IPL title by defeating Virat Kohli-led RCB by eight runs on May 29, 2016, in Bengaluru. Opting to bat first, SRH set a 209-run target, with Warner smashing 69(38). In reply, RCB were restricted to 200-7 despite Chris Gayle and Kohli's 76(38) and 54(35), respectively. SRH's Ben Cutting was named 'Player of the Match'.