IPL 2023 Orange Cap: Shubman Gill closes the gap on Faf du Plessis, jumps to second place after smashing maiden IPL century

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

SportsTak

• Tue • 16 May 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 61 matches have been played so far in IPL 2023 while the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After more than a month of action in the cash-rich tournament, all the teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) made a mockery of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 15 (Monday) and became the first team to qualify for the playoffs.

When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis continues to occupy the pole position. Shubman Gill closed the gap on du Plessis after smashing his maiden IPL century on May 15 (Monday).

Let's take a look at the leading run-scorers of IPL 2023 so far:

1. Faf du Plessis: The stylish right-handed batter has aggregated 631 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 154.28 and an average of 57.36.

2. Shubman Gill: The Gujarat Titans' opener has scored 576 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 146.19 and an average of 48.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal: In fine form this season, Jaiswal has aggregated 575 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 166.18 and an average of 47.92.

4. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 498 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 134.59 and an average of 49.80.

5. Suryakumar Yadav: The Mumbai Indians batter has scored 479 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 190.84 and average of 43.55.

6. Virat Kohli: RCB's maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 438 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 131.53 and an average of 39.82.

7. Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 425 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 146.55 and an average of 38.64.

8. Rinku Singh: Kolkata Knight Riders' left-handed explosive batter has scored 407 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 143.31 and an average of 50.88.