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IPL 2023: Check complete list of top 5 run-scorers and wicket-takers as the race for Orange and Purple Cap heats up

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

SportsTak

• Tue • 09 May 2023

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 53 matches have been played 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.

When it comes to the race for the Orange and Purple Cap, several batters and bowlers are in contention to bag the prestigious honour.

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 511 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 157.72 and an average of 56.78.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: In fine form this season, Jaiswal has aggregated 477 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 160.61 and an average of 43.36.

3. Shubman Gill: The Gujarat Titans' opener has scored 469 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 143.43 and an average of 46.90.

4. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 458 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 139.21 and an average of 57.25.

5. Virat Kohli: RCB's maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 419 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 135.16 and an average of 46.56.

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

1. Mohammed Shami: Gujarat Titans' right-arm fast bowler has 19 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 16.37.

2. Rashid Khan: Gujarat Titans' leg-spinner has 19 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 18.74.

3. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 19 wickets in 11 matches and currently sits at the top of the leading wicket-takers list. The young pacer has an average of 20.84.

4. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 17 wickets in 10 matches with an average of 16.47 with the ball.

5. Varun Chakaravarthy: Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner jumped to fifth place after taking his tally to 17 wickets in 11 matches.