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The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 33 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 24 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured two crucial points each after winning their matches against Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) respectively.
When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, RCB captain Faf du Plessis has built a 91-run lead at the top as RCB an CSK batters dominate the top five list.
Let's take a look at the list of leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far:
1. Faf du Plessis: The stylish right-handed batter has aggregated 405 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 165.31 and an average of 67.50.
2. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 314 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 143.38 and an average of 52.33.
3. David Warner: The Delhi Capitals' captain has registered 285 runs in six matches so far at a strike rate of 120.76 and an average of 47.50.
4. Virat Kohli: The former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper and maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 279 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 141.62 and an average of 46.50.
5. Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 270 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 147.54 and an average of 45.
6. KL Rahul: Lucknow Super Giants' skipper has scored 262 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 113.91 and an average of 37.43.
7. Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' left-handed batter has scored 254 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 159.75 and an average of 36.29.
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