The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 35 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 26 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 55 runs and secured two crucial points on home turf.
When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis continues to lead the pack. GT opener Shubman Gill jumped several places and entered the top five after another half-century in IPL 2023.
Let's take a closer look at the leading run-scorers in IPL 2023 so far:
1. Faf du Plessis: The stylish right-handed batter has aggregated 405 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 165.31 and an average of 67.50.
2. Devon Conway: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 314 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 143.38 and an average of 52.33.
3. David Warner: The Delhi Capitals' captain has registered 306 runs in seven matches so far at a strike rate of 119.53 and an average of 43.71.
4. Shubman Gill: The stylish opening batter has scored 284 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 142.71 and an average of 40.57.
5. Virat Kohli: The former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper and maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 279 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 141.62 and an average of 46.50.
6. Ruturaj Gaikwad: Chennai Super Kings' opening batter has scored 270 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 147.54 and an average of 45.
7. KL Rahul: Lucknow Super Giants' skipper has scored 262 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 113.91 and an average of 37.43.
8. Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' left-handed batter has scored 254 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 159.75 and an average of 36.29.
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