Following the match between the Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals on Monday, there has been a notable alteration to the list of IPL's highest run scorers. In the run-scoring rankings, Heinrich Klaasen of South Africa is ranked third, senior batsman Virat Kohli has fallen to second place, and young Riyan Parag is now wearing the coveted orange cap.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Strike Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | David Warner | DC | 130 | 144.44 | 43.33 |
| 4 | Shikhar Dhawan | PBKS | 137 | 133 | 5.67 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 167 | 219.74 | 83.5 |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 181 | 141.41 | 90.5 |
| 1 | Riyan Parag | RR | 181 | 160.18 | 181 |
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Because of his strong performances this season, the consistent Australian left-hander has found himself in the race for the Orange Cap once more. Most significantly, Warner's half-century on Sunday against the Chennai Super Kings enabled DC to win for the first time this season. In three games this season, Warner has amassed 130 runs with a strike rate of 144.44 and an average of 43.33.
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This season, the captain of the Punjab Kings has been quite impressive, leading his team to a strong start in the innings. Dhawan now has 137 runs at an average of 5.67 and a strike rate of 133, placing him fourth in the run-scoring lists.
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This IPL season, Klaasen has played a significant role in Sunrisers Hyderabad's success in the middle overs. In the first match, the right-handed batsman from South Africa gave SRH an unexpected victory; in the second match, he helped the Hyderabad club achieve their highest-ever IPL score. In the first three games, Klaasen has amassed 167 runs with an astounding strike rate of 219.74 and an average of 83.5.
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Throughout the first three matches of this year's IPL, the seasoned batsman has amassed 181 runs with a strike rate of 141.41 and an average of 90.5. When RCB plays Lucknow Super Giants today, Kohli will have an opportunity to recover the orange cap that Parag previously had.
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After hitting fifty more runs on Monday, Riyan Parag has surpassed Virat Kohli to take the top spot in the run-scoring standings. In the first three matches, Parag has amassed 181 runs with a strike rate of 160.18 and a very respectable average of 181. Rajasthan Royals won their third game of the season and moved to the top of the IPL points standings thanks to Parag's undefeated 54-run innings.
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