The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 44 matches have been played in IPL 2023 while the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 33 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all the teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. On May 2 (Tuesday), Delhi Capitals registered a nerve-jangling five-run victory over the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in a low-scoring thriller to secure a much-needed two points and kept their playoff hopes alive.
When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis leads the pack but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devon Conway are right behind.
Let's take a look at the leading run-scorer 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.
6. Shubman Gill: The stylish opening batter has scored 339 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 140.66 and an average of 37.67.
7. David Warner: The Delhi Capitals' captain has registered 308 runs in nine matches so far at a strike rate of 118.46 and an average of 34.22.
8. Kyle Mayers: Lucknow Super Giants' skipper has scored 297 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 158.82 and an average of 33.
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