IPL 2021: 5 Batsmen With The Most Runs In The First Leg

IPL 2021 UAE leg is set to commence on September 19. The tournament will kick off with a thrilling encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. A total of 31 matches will be played during the second leg of IPL 2021. The first leg was suspended by BCCI due to Covid-19. However, the tournament will conclude with the second leg that will see the final on October 15.

After the first leg, Delhi Capitals hold the top spot in the points table while Sunrisers Hyderabad are stationed at the last spot. During the first leg of Indian Premier League 2021, few batsmen played wonderful knocks that thrilled cricket fans. In this article, we take a look at the 5 batsmen with the most runs in the first leg of IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: 5 Batsmen With The Most Runs In The First Leg

5. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson takes the 5th spot in this list. The Rajasthan Royals skipper mustered 277 runs in 7 innings at an average of 46.16. The right-handed batsman was the highest run-getter for his team. He batted at a strike rate of 145+ and also smacked a century in the opening game against Punjab Kings.

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4. Prithvi Shaw

With 308 runs in 8 innings, Prithvi Shaw finished as the 4th highest run-getter in IPL 2021 first leg. Playing for Delhi Capitals, the right-handed batsman batted at an average of 38.50 and an amazing strike rate of 166+. He also hit 3 half-centuries in the tournament with the highest knock of 82.

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3. Faf du Plessis

Chennai Super Kings opener Faf du Plessis takes the 3rd spot in this list. The right-handed batsman scored 320 runs in 7 innings at an average of 64. Batting at a strike rate of 145+. Plessis also shattered 4 half-centuries in the first leg of the tournament. His highest knock was unbeaten 95 runs.

2. KL Rahul

KL Rahul was the 2nd highest run-getter in the first leg of IPL 2021. The Punjab Kings skipper scored 331 runs in 7 innings at an average of 66.20. The right-handed batsman smacked 4 half-centuries with the highest knock of unbeaten 91. Rahul owned a strike rate of 136+ while batting.

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1. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan finished as the top run-getter in the first leg of the Indian Premier League 2021. The Delhi Capitals opener mustered 380 runs in 8 innings, batting at an average of 54.28. The left-handed batsman had a strike rate of 134+ while batting, and smacked 3 fifties. His highest score was a 92-run knock.