Published 16:26 IST, October 19th 2020

Dream11 IPL top run getters: Rahul extends lead at No.1, du Plessis 29 runs away from 2nd

Punjab captain KL Rahul, after smashing his fifth half-century of the season, has gained a massive lead in the list of Dream11 IPL 2020 run-getters.

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13th edition of Indian Premier League witnessed a blockbuster Sunday as both double-headers captivated fans as y went down wire to Super Overs. Several teworthy individual performances have come in limelight this season, and top-tch cricket has been a hallmark in Dream11 IPL. When it comes to leading batsmen of season, re have been several changes after Sunday's high-octane duels. 

Dream11 IPL 2020 run-getters

Punjab skipper KL Rahul has been in scintillating form in league and has decimated star-studded bowling attacks with grace and panache. 28-year-old anchored innings beautifully for his side while chasing 176 against Mumbai on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. opening batsman piled up 77 runs off just 51 deliveries to furr solidify his stance as leading run-getter in Dream11 IPL 2020. 

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KL Rahul has scored 525 runs with five half-centuries and one century in 9 matches that he has featured in. He is a staggering 232 runs ahead of fellow teammate Mayank Agarwal, who occupied second position. With 393 runs to his name in 9 matches, Mayank Agarwal has complimented KL Rahul well while opening batting for Punjab team. 

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Chennai's veteran top-order batsman Faf du Plessis has been most consistent performer for MS Dhoni-led side. 36-year-old reached to his fourth half-century of season as he slammed a gutsy 58 against Delhi's fiery bowling attack on Saturday. South African star, with 365 runs is only 29 runs behind Mayank Agarwal and stands a chance to surpass him during Chennai vs Rajasthan live encounter on Monday. 

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Swashbuckling Delhi opener Shikhar Dhawan has also been amongst runs in competition this year and currently holds fourth position with 359 runs to his name. Southpaw is trailing to Faf du Plessis by only 6 runs. Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli, who struggled to get going early on in league, has made a powerful statement with back-to-back impressive batting performances and is fifth in list with 347 runs.

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Chennai vs Rajasthan live 

Faf du Plessis will be next seen in action on Monday as Chennai are slated to take on Rajasthan at  Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. two bottom teams collide in anticipated clash as both of m look to st a turnaround. Chennai with three wins in nine matches are at seventh spot in standings, whereas Rajasthan are wooden spooners. Chennai vs Rajasthan live match is slated for a 7:30 pm IST start. 

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Source: IPL Twitter 

16:26 IST, October 19th 2020