IPL 2023 Orange Cap: Jos Buttler jumps to second place, Lucknow Super Giants' opener enters the top 10

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking.

SportsTak

• Thu • 20 Apr 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 26 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 20 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stole two crucial points after registering a fabulous win over last year's runners-up Rajasthan Royals (RR).

When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Jos Buttler closed the gap on Faf du Plessis on top after a 40-run knock against LSG. Kyle Mayers' half-century helped him secure a place in the top 10.

Let's take a look at the top 8 leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far:

1. Faf du Plessis: The stylish right-handed batter has aggregated 259 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 172.67 and an average of 64.75.

2. Jos Buttler: The swashbuckling right-handed batter has so far scored 204 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 163.20 and an average of 40.80.

3. Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' explosive left-handed batter has scored 234 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 70.80 and an average of 46.80.

4. Shikhar Dhawan: The Punjab Kings skipper has aggregated 233 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 146. The southpaw is currently averaging 116 in the ongoing season as he has only been dismissed two times in four innings.

5. Shubman Gill: Gujarat Titans' stylish opening batter has scored 228 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 139.88 and an average of 45.6.

6. David Warner: The Delhi Capitals' captain has registered 228 runs in five matches so far at a strike rate of 116.92 and an average of 45.60.

7. Virat Kohli: The former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper and maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 214 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 147.59 and an average of 71.33.

8. Kyle Mayers: LSG's left-handed opening batter has scored 219 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 154.23.