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. On May 14 (Sunday) Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders won their respective matches against Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to secure two crucial points each.
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Shubman Gill: The Gujarat Titans' opener has scored 475 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 141.37 and an average of 43.18.
Let's take a look at the leading wicket-takers of IPL 2023 so far:
1. Rashid Khan: Gujarat Titans' leg-spinner has 23 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 16.78.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rajasthan Royals' leg-spinner has accounted for 21 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 18.67.
3. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 19 wickets in 12 matches with an average of 18.79 with the ball.
4. Mohammed Shami: Gujarat Titans' right-arm fast bowler has 19 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 19.16.
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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