The Rising Pune Supergiant team is one of the most promising teams in the Indian Premier League. The team had a rollercoaster ride in 2016, winning and losing matches in equal measure. However, there were some matches where the team looked invincible. Here are the best Rising Pune Supergiant matches of 2016:
1. Rising Pune Supergiant vs Mumbai Indians (April 6, 2016)
This was the second match of the IPL 2016 season, and it was played between the Rising Pune Supergiant and the Mumbai Indians. The Rising Pune Supergiant team batted first and scored a mammoth total of 195 runs. The Mumbai Indians were unable to chase the target and ended up losing the match by nine wickets. It was a comprehensive victory for the Rising Pune Supergiant, and they announced their arrival in style.
2. Rising Pune Supergiant vs Kolkata Knight Riders (April 24, 2016)
This match was played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and scored a decent total of 160 runs. The Rising Pune Supergiant chased down the target with ease, thanks to the brilliant innings played by Ajinkya Rahane (67 runs off 52 balls) and Kevin Pietersen (31 runs off 14 balls). The team won the match by seven wickets.
3. Rising Pune Supergiant vs Kings XI Punjab (May 7, 2016)
This match was played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The Kings XI Punjab team batted first and scored 172 runs. The Rising Pune Supergiant chased down the target in just 18.4 overs, thanks to the brilliant innings played by George Bailey (61 runs off 32 balls) and Thisara Perera (23 runs off 14 balls). The team won the match by six wickets.
4. Rising Pune Supergiant vs Gujarat Lions (May 14, 2016)
This match was played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. The Gujarat Lions team batted first and scored 195 runs. The Rising Pune Supergiant chased down the target in just 19.5 overs, thanks to the brilliant innings played by Usman Khawaja (69 runs off 40 balls) and George Bailey (34 runs off 19 balls). The team won the match by four wickets.
5. Rising Pune Supergiant vs Delhi Daredevils (May 17, 2016)
This match was played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The Delhi Daredevils batted first and scored 121 runs. The Rising Pune Supergiant chased down the target in just 14.4 overs, thanks to the brilliant innings played by Ajinkya Rahane (63 not out off 48 balls). The team won the match by seven wickets.
In conclusion, the Rising Pune Supergiant team had a decent season in 2016, winning five out of their 14 matches. However, these matches showcased the team’s potential and gave fans hope that the team would perform better in the coming seasons.
