The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 59 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 13 (Saturday), Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings bagged two crucial points each after winning their respective matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals.
When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Faf du Plessis occupies the top spot but is only ahead of Yashasvi Jaiswal by one run. Suryakumar Yadav has surged to the third spot after stitching together a fantastic five-match spell with the bat.
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 576 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 157.81 and an average of 57.60.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal: In fine form this season, Jaiswal has aggregated 575 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 167.15 and an average of 52.27.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 468 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 136.84 and an average of 52.
6. Virat Kohli: RCB's maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 420 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 133.76 and an average of 42
7. Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 408 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 147.29 and an average of 40.80.
8. Jos Buttler: Rajasthan Royals' swashbuckling batter has scored 392 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 142.03 and an average of 32.67.
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