IPL 2016: Leading Run-Scorers, Wicket-Takers, Averages and More After Qualifier

David Warner struck a sensational unbeaten 93 runs off 58 balls on Friday in Delhi, India, to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to the 2016 Indian Premier League Twenty20 final.

Chasing a target of 162 for seven, the Australian big-hitter helped chase down Gujarat Lions' target, securing his eighth half-century of the campaign and his highest score of the season.

The match-winning total sees Warner close the gap to Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli at the top of the batting charts, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar added two more wickets to his haul to move three wickets clear at the summit of the bowlers' standings.

Hyderabad will face Bangalore for the title on Sunday at 8 p.m. local time at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Here's a look at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers with one match remaining on the schedule:

Pos	Player	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR
1	Virat Kohli	15	15	4	919	113	83.54	605	151.90
2	David Warner	16	16	3	779	93*	59.92	522	149.23
3	AB de Villiers	15	15	3	682	129*	56.83	401	170.07
4	Gautam Gambhir	15	15	2	501	90*	38.53	411	121.89
5	Rohit Sharma	14	14	3	489	85*	44.45	368	132.88
6	Ajinkya Rahane	14	14	3	480	74	43.63	379	126.64
7	Shikhar Dhawan	16	16	4	473	82*	39.41	404	117.07
8	Murali Vijay	14	14	1	453	89	34.84	364	124.45
9	Quinton de Kock	13	13	1	445	108	37.08	327	136.08
10	Suresh Raina	15	15	1	399	75	28.50	312	127.88

Pos	Player	Mat	Inns	Overs	Runs	Wkts
1	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	16	16	62.0	465	23
2	Shane Watson	15	15	52.3	424	20
3	Yuzvendra Chahal	12	12	45.1	366	20
4	Dhawal Kulkarni	14	14	49.0	364	18
5	Mitchell McClenaghan	14	14	53.2	436	17
6	Dwayne Bravo	15	15	56.0	494	17
7	Mustafizur Rahman	15	15	57.0	384	16
8	Sandeep Sharma	14	14	50.0	366	15
9	Jasprit Bumrah	14	14	52.0	406	15
10	Andre Russell	12	12	36.3	291	15

The best bowling side in the competition were handed the ball in hand to start proceedings, as Gujarat elected to bat first. Unfortunately for the Lions, their top order continued to struggle, as three wickets tumbled for 63 runs before the arrival of Aaron Finch at the crease in the ninth over.

Gujarat improved under his leadership, with the Australian batsman striking a four and a six early on in his innings, going on to total 50 runs from 32 balls. 

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Eklavya Dwivedi was removed for five runs, with Suresh Raina bowling leg before wicket after just five balls before Finch entered the scene. In spite of two single-figure displays in his previous two appearances, he looked composed at the crease, hitting seven boundaries and two sixes on his way to a half-century. 

His dismissal in the 18th over saw Dwayne Bravo enter, but despite hitting four fours off 10 balls, Gujarat would end their day with a reachable target of 163 runs.

Cricket commentator Ayaz Memon felt Gujarat were unlucky to go no further in the competition: 

Warner's spectacular showing was all the more impressive when taking his team-mates performances into consideration, with Yuvraj Singh and Bipul Sharma the only other players to face double-digit balls. 

Sharma's partnership would prove decisive in the outcome of the clash, as he stopped the flow of wickets after entering play on 15.5 overs after the dismissal of Naman Ojha. The 32-year-old all-rounder made 27 off 11 runs, including three sixes, for a combined total of 46 off 3.3 overs alongside Warner.

Hyderabad celebrated the feat on social media:

India international Mohammad Kaif believes Warner should be spoken about in the same breath as RCB's two big hitters:

Warner, himself, struck the match-winning runs with four balls to spare after igniting early on in his innings. Displaying controlled precision, patience and strength, 29-year-old hit seven boundaries and a six as he reached his half-century milestone in the 11th over.

Compatriot and upcoming opponent Shane Watson took time out to praise Warner's performance with the bat:

From there, his run scoring dropped, but he helped keep his side in rhythm with the required rate to lead Hyderabad to victory and a first final berth.

Meanwhile, retired cricketer Aakash Chopra took to social media at the end of the match to applaud Warner's showing as Hyderabad the final: 

Bangalore's Kohli remains at the top of the standings following 16 matches of competition, but Warner, second in the batting standings, has reduced the gap to a 150-run deficit with one match still to play.

The clash between Royal Challengers, who are built around their explosive attack, and Sunrisers, who usually win on the strength of their bowling, is one most neutral fans will be begging to watch and is expected to be a fantastic matchup for the final.

All stats are courtesy of the IPL's official website.