The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is advancing. A few matches have been played to date this season and some batsmen have entertained the fans with their outstanding batting displays already. And why not, after all, they are after the prestigious Orange Cap, which will be imparted to the highest run-getter of this season. This article will show light on the batsmen with the most runs in IPL 2023.
Shubman Gill
One of the promising Indian batters for the next 10 years, Shubman Gill occupies the top spot on the list of most runs in IPL 2023. Featuring in all 17 matches for Gujarat Titans, the classy Punjabi batsman has mustered 890 runs at a fancy average of 59.33 and a healthy strike rate of 157.80. Against Mumbai Indians in qulifiers, Gill made his career-best, 129 off 60 balls with the help of 7 fours and 10 maximums.
Faf Du Plessis
Faf Du Plessis has been a run bank in the ongoing season and grabbed 2nd place on the most runs in IPl 2023 tally. The Proteas opener has proved what rich experience can bring to the field. The 38-year-old has mustered 730 runs in 14 outings for RCB this season and guided his team to outperform. He averages a fine of 56.15 and a strike rate of 153.68 deserves applause.
Devon Conway
The charismatic batsman from New Zealand, Devon Conway puts himself in the 3rd spot on the chart of the most runs in IPL 2023. Opening the batting for the newly structured CSK team, Conway has scored 672 runs on 16 occasions at a fascinating average of 51.69 and a strike rate of 139.70 with a career-best score of 92* off 52 balls against Punjab Kings at Cheapauk Stadium. His batting prowess has been significant for CSK’s road to the final in the event.
Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli has established himself as one of the legends in the T20 extravaganza. Kohli’s batting is so elegant that makes every individual pause their work and look at his amazing shots from the willow. Featuring 14 games for RCB, the ace batsman has aggregated 639 runs at a healthy strike rate of 139.82. His fancy average of 53.25 speaks volumes about his consistency in the event.
Suryakumar Yadav
The greatest-ever T20 batsman in the current era, Suryakumar Yadav is featured in 6th place as he has notched up 605 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2023. In the first 4-5 games, the Indian360 player struggled to get runs but later got the moment to put up a show of his glorious strokeplay, including his 103* off 49 and 4 fifties.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
The emerging star of the Indian Cricket Team, Ruturaj Gaikwad finds himself in 7th place on the chart of most runs in IPL 2023. After winning the Orange Cap in 2021, Ruturaj completely went out of form in 2022. But it seems that the Maharashtra-born batsman wants to replicate the 2021 IPL heroics this year too. Opening in 16 matches for CSK, he has amassed 590 runs at an astonishing average of 42.14 and a strike rate of 147.50.
David Warner
The highest run-getter among the overseas players in IPL, David Warner stands 8th on the list of the most runs in IPL 2023. Warner has done well in the matter of holding an end for his team this IPL, above all, not many players from Delhi Capitals have proved their mettle with the bat. At a poor strike rate of 131.63, the Southpaw has notched up 516 runs, whilst, his average is praiseworthy at 36.85.
List of Most Runs In IPL 2023
| Player | Mat | Inn | Runs | AVG | SR | Best | 50s | 100s |
| S Gill (GT) | 17 | 17 | 890 | 59.33 | 157.80 | 129 | 4 | 3 |
| Faf Du Plessis (RCB) | 14 | 14 | 730 | 56.15 | 153.68 | 84 | 8 | – |
| D Conway (CSK) | 16 | 16 | 672 | 51.69 | 139.70 | 92* | 6 | – |
| V Kohli (RCB) | 14 | 14 | 639 | 53.25 | 139.82 | 101* | 6 | 2 |
| Y Jaiswal (RR) | 14 | 14 | 625 | 48.07 | 163.61 | 124 | 5 | 1 |
| S Yadav (MI) | 16 | 16 | 605 | 43.21 | 181.13 | 103* | 5 | 1 |
| R Gaikwad (CSK) | 16 | 15 | 590 | 42.14 | 147.50 | 92 | 4 | – |
| D Warner (DC) | 14 | 14 | 516 | 36.85 | 131.63 | 86 | 6 | – |
| R Singh (KKR) | 14 | 14 | 474 | 59.25 | 139.52 | 67 | 4 | – |
| I Kishan (MI) | 16 | 15 | 454 | 30.26 | 142.76 | 75 | 3 | – |
| C Green (MI) | 16 | 16 | 452 | 50.22 | 160.28 | 100* | 2 | 1 |
| H Klassen (SRH) | 12 | 11 | 448 | 49.77 | 177.07 | 104 | 2 | 1 |
| S Dube (CSK) | 16 | 16 | 418 | 38.00 | 158.33 | 52 | 3 | – |
| N Rana (KKR) | 14 | 14 | 413 | 31.76 | 140.95 | 75 | 3 | – |
| M Stoinis (LSG) | 15 | 15 | 408 | 31.38 | 150.00 | 89* | 3 | – |
| V Iyer (KKR) | 14 | 14 | 404 | 28.85 | 145.84 | 104 | 2 | 1 |
| G Maxwell (RCB) | 14 | 14 | 400 | 33.33 | 183.48 | 77 | 5 | – |
| J Buttler (RR) | 14 | 14 | 392 | 28.00 | 139.00 | 95 | 4 | – |
| K Mayers (WI) | 13 | 13 | 379 | 29.15 | 144.10 | 73 | 4 | – |
| S Dhawan (PKBS) | 11 | 11 | 373 | 41.44 | 142.91 | 99* | 3 | – |
Shubman Gill has scored the most runs in IPL 2023 (890).
Among overseas players, Faf Du Plessis has made the runs in IPL 2023 (730).
Du Plessis has got the most runs for RCB in IPL 2023, with 730 runs in 14 games.
Virat Kohli has scored 639 runs in 14 games in IPL 2023.
Senior Cricket Content Editor at Skyblogs Cricket.
Contact me at info@skyblogs.in