5 similarities between Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016) and Deccan Chargers (2009)

#3 Both defeated RCB in the finals

Both teams defeated RCB by a small margin

The Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by a small margin to lift the title this time. The Hyderabad bowling put brakes on a strong Bangalore batting line-up to clinch the title.

Seven years ago, the Deccan Chargers also defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by a single figure margin. Similarly this time, the Bangalore batting lost their way after getting to field first.