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. Lucknow Super Giants registered a solid win against Mumbai Indians on May 17 (Tuesday) and increased their chances of finishing top 2 in the standings.
When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis leads the pack while Gujarat Titans' speedster Mohammed Shami leads the Purple Cap race.
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 486 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 186.92 and an average of 40.50.
Let's take a look at the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2023 so far:
1. Mohammed Shami: Gujarat Titans' right-arm fast bowler has 23 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 16.70.
2. Rashid Khan: Gujarat Titans' leg-spinner has 23 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 18.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner has accounted for 21 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 18.74.
4. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 20 wickets in 13 matches with an average of 19.15 with the ball.
5. Varun Chakaravarthy: Kolkata Knight Riders' mystery spinner jumped to fifth place after taking his tally to 19 wickets in 13 matches.
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