The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a platform for top-notch cricketing talent to showcase their skills and entertain fans across the world. The upcoming season, IPL 2023, promises to be no different. With several big names in the fray, fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling tournament. One aspect of the game that always excites fans is the possibility of players scoring centuries. Players like Shubman Gill are eagerly waiting for the IPL 2023 to start and showcase their good form by scoring tons. In this article, we will take a look at three players who are expected to score a century in IPL 2023.
1. Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Virat Kohli is the highest run-getter in Indian Premier League history. He was not in the best of touch in the last 2-3 editions of the Indian Premier League. But now he’s back with a maiden century in the T20 format against Afghanistan and a match-winning knock of 82* against Pakistan in the T20 World cup 2022. He was India’s leading run-scorer in the recently concluded Border- Gavaskar trophy by scoring 297 runs at an average of 49.50 and played a major role in a 2-1 series win. Virat Kohli would want to score centuries in IPL 2023 just like he did that in 2016. By far that was one of the best IPL seasons he ever had.
In conclusion, Kohli’s current form and record in the IPL and T20 Internationals make him a top contender to score a century in IPL 2023.
2. Jos Buttler (Rajasthan Royals)
Jos Buttler, an English cricketer, is a formidable opening batsman who is crucial for the Rajasthan Royals team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is recognized for his powerful hitting and attacking approach to the game, which has established him as one of the most lethal batsmen in limited-overs cricket.
In the IPL 2022, Buttler had a phenomenal season with the bat, winning the coveted Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament. He scored 863 runs in 14 matches at an average of 57.33, which included four centuries, the most by any player in a single IPL season after Virat Kohli’s tally of 973 runs.
Apart from being an exceptional batsman, Jos Buttler is also a dependable wicketkeeper and an outstanding fielder, contributing significantly to his team’s success. His abilities, consistency, and expertise make him one of the players to watch out for in IPL 2023.
3. Shubman Gill (Gujrat Titans)
Shubman Gill is a young and talented Indian cricketer who has been making waves in the world of cricket with his impressive performances. He made his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2018, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for his team and is expected to score a century in IPL 2023.
In IPL 2022, Gill had a good season with the bat, scoring 483 runs in 16 matches at an average of 34 and a strike rate of 132.32. He scored four fifties in the tournament and finished as the fifth-highest run-scorer, an impressive feat for a young player. He also made his highest score 96 against Punjab Kings. He was also the second-highest scorer for his team, the Gujarat Titans and led them to maiden IPL title.
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The Indian Premier League has always been a tournament that provides a platform for top-class cricketing talent to showcase their skills. With the talent and experience that the three players mentioned above possess, they will likely score a century in IPL 2023. Apart from these 3, players like Rohit Sharma, Liam Livingstone, and KL Rahul are also good contender to score a ton in IPL 2023.