The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 45 matches have been played in IPL 2023 while the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 34 days 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 Orange Cap, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis leads the chart. When it comes to the race for Purple Cap, Gujarat Titans' pacer Mohammed Shami occupies the top spot.
Here are the top 5 leading run-scorers in IPL 2023 so far:
1. Faf du Plessis: The stylish right-handed batter has aggregated 466 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 159.59 and an average of 58.25.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: In fine form this season, Jaiswal's fantastic 124 against Mumbai Indians took his tally to 428 runs in nine matches.
3. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 414 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 144.25 and an average of 59.14.
4. Virat Kohli: RCB's maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 364 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 137.88 and an average of 45.50.
5. Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 354 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 145.67 and an average of 44.25.
Here are the top 5 leading wicket-takers of IPL 2023 so far:
1. Mohammed Shami: The right-arm fast bowler has 17 wickets in nine matches and an average of 14.53.
2. Tushar Deshpande: CSK's right-arm pacer has 17 wickets in 10 matches. The young pacer has an average of 21.76.
3. Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm medium pacer has bagged 16 wickets in 10 matches in the competition so far. Arshdeep averages 22.56 with the ball.
4. Piyush Chawla: Mumbai Indians' leg-spinner has bagged 15 wickets in nine matches with an average of 17.00 with the ball.
5. Mohammed Siraj: The right-arm fast bowler has bagged 15 wickets in nine matches in the tournament this season. Siraj averages 17.13 with the ball.
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