The IPL 2023 has started off with a bang just like always. The defending champions Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are the only two teams to win both their games at this stage. Today we will analyze the best and worst performers of the tournament so far. Here is the list of the Top 4 Hit & Flop Players in IPL 2023.
The season has just begun and we have already seen some fantastic individual performances from players. Starting off with the best players of the season so far.
Top 4 Hit Players in IPL 2023 after Matchday 10
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (149 runs)
The CSK opening batter has continued his excellent run of form in the IPL. After the departure of Faf Duplessis, the young man has taken the responsibility of CSK’s batting on his shoulder.
In the first 2 games of the tournament, Ruturaj smashed the most runs after scoring 2 back to back fifties against Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Supergiants.
2. Shardul Thakur (79 runs & 1 wicket)
KKR’s trade deal with Delhi Capitals is turning out to be a masterstroke for KKR. Thakur played a blinder of an inning against RCB lately which won them their first game of the season.
Shardul Thakur’s batting ability has already won KKR a game now the team would expect him to perform with the ball.
3. Kyle Mayers (139 runs)
The Lucknow opener has sealed his spot in the team. Quinton De Kock who was the specialist opener of LSG is sitting out courtesy of Mayer’s scintillating batting form.
He has already made 2 fifties in the 3 matches he has played this season.
4. Tilak Verma (84 runs)
After looking at the start it looks like it’s going to be the year of young MI batter Tilak Verma. His mature knock against RCB in the opening game helped MI post a challenging total from a vulnerable stage.
Top 4 Flop Players of the IPL 2023
1. Ben Stokes (15 runs)
Chennai Super Kings spent big on the English all-rounder in IPL Auction 2023. After looking at the start of his campaign he looked totally off-color. The player has got out cheaply in both the games he played.
2. Devdutt Padikkal (23 runs)
Rajasthan Royals have big hopes for the left-handed batter but till now the player has failed to live up to the expectations. His sluggish innings cost RR the second match at the Baraspara Stadium against Punjab Kings.
3. Deepak Chahar (0 wickets)
The strike bowler of Chennai Super Kings is currently wicketless in both the games of CSK. The player is not able to take wickets upfront with the new ball.
4. Dinesh Karthik (9 runs)
The best player of RCB’s last year’s campaign Dinesh Karthik has been below average in the first 2 games of this season.