The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is alive and kicking. A total of 23 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and the franchises involved have provided immense entertainment to their loyal supporters. After 17 days of action in the cash-rich tournament, all teams are gearing up for the business end of the competition. Last year's runners-up Rajasthan Royals (RR) have consolidated their position at the top of the points table after a fantastic win over Gujarat Titans (GT).
In Sunday's afternoon game, Mumbai Indians registered a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as Venkatesh Iyer's century went in vain. When it comes to the race for Orange Cap, Venkatesh dethroned Shikhar Dhawan while Shubman Gill stormed into the top five after another decent display with the bat.
Let's take a closer at the top 7 run-getters in the IPL 2023:
1. Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' explosive left-handed batter has scored 234 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 70.80 and an average of 46.80.
2. Shikhar Dhawan: The Punjab Kings skipper has aggregated 233 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 146. The southpaw is currently averaging 116 in the ongoing season as he has only been dismissed two times in four innings.
3. Shubman Gill: Gujarat Titans' stylish opening batter has scored 228 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 139.88 and an average of 45.6.
4. David Warner: The Delhi Capitals' captain has registered 228 runs in five matches so far at a strike rate of 116.92 and an average of 45.60.
5. Virat Kohli: The former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper and maverick batter, Virat Kohli has scored 214 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 147.59 and an average of 71.33.
6. Jos Buttler: The swashbuckling right-handed batter has so far scored 204 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 163.20 and an average of 40.80.
7. Rututaj Gaikwad: The right-handed batter has so far scored 197 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 155.12 and an average of 65.67.
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