The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 55 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 10 (Wednesday), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) registered yet another win after defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) at home with relative ease.
When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Faf du Plessis continues to be at the top. He is followed by Yashasvi Jasiwal, who is 99 runs behind the RCB captain.
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 477 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 160.61 and an average of 43.36.
3. Shubman Gill: The Gujarat Titans' opener has scored 469 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 143.43 and an average of 46.90.
4. 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.
5. Virat Kohli: RCB's maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 420 runs in 110 matches at a strike rate of 133.76 and an average of 42
6. 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.
7. Jos Buttler: Rajasthan Royals' swashbuckling batter has scored 392 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 143.59 and an average of 35.64.
8. Suryakumar Yadav: The Mumbai Indians batter has scored 376 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 186.14 and average of 34.18.
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