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ILT20 2023 : Top 5 players who are giving outstanding performance in the tournament
On January 13 (Friday), Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will face off at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium to begin the first season of the International League T20. The new T20 competition also includes MI Emirates, Gulf Giants, Sharjah Warriors, and Dessert Vipers in addition to these two teams.
Before the Playoffs begin, each team will compete in five home games and five away games in a total of 34 matches across six locations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On February 12, Dubai will host the competition’s final.
Let’s have a look at the top five performers from the ILT20 which are as follows:
5. James Vince (Gulf Giants) – 229 Runs
James Vince (Source: Twitter)
James Vince, the batter from England comes on the fifth number when we talk about the top five performers of ILT20. So far, he has scored 229 runs in five matches at a strike rate of just over 150. He has an average of 57.25 in this league. His highest score in this league is 83 runs from 56 balls at a strike rate of over 148 which came against Dubai Capitals and included seven fours and three sixes.
4. Junaid Siddique (Sharjah Warriors) – 9 Wickets
Junaid Siddique
Sharjah Warriors pacer Junaid Siddique comes in the fourth spot when it comes to the top performers of ILT20. He plays International Cricket for the United Arab Emirates. He has grabbed 9 wickets so far in the six matches he has played so far in the league. He averages over 14 in this league. His best bowling figure in this league is 2/4 in two overs.
3. Rovman Powell (Dubai Capitals) – 232 Runs
Rovman Powell (Source: Twitter)
Dubai Capitals skipper and West Indian all-rounder Rovman Powell comes on third number. He has scored 232 runs in six matches for his franchise. He has scored runs at a strike rate of around 180 and at an average of above 46. His highest score in this league is 97 runs off 41 balls which came at a strike rate of over 236 which included four fours and 10 sixes.
2. Chris Jordan (Gulf Giants) – 10 Wickets
Chris Jordan (Source: Twitter)
England right-arm speedster, Chris Jordan is the highest wicket-taker in this league. He is also known as the death-over specialist in the shortest format of the game. He has snapped 10 wickets so far in the tournament. His best bowling figure in this tournament is 3 for 12 against Dubai Capitals.
1. Alex Hales (Desert Vipers) – 418 Runs
Alex Hales (Source: Twitter)
Star England opener, Alex Hales comes on top of the table when it comes to whether the highest run-getter or the top performer of the International T20 League. He has scored 418 runs so far in the five matches he has played so far in this league. He has a strike rate of over 161 and an average of over 139 in the tournament. His highest score in the ILT20 is 110 runs off 59 balls at a strike rate of over 186 which included seven fours and six sixes against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. This is the highest individual score of this tournament so far.