IPL 2023: Top 5 performances from Week 1 of the tournament

Mark Wood, the England pacer, has been in scintillating form in the IPL so far. He has taken 10 wickets in just two matches, with his best bowling figures being 5 for 14 against the Delhi Capital

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Sai Sudarshan, an Indian batsman, has been a revelation in the IPL 2023 so far. Playing for the Gujarat Giants, Sudarshan has scored 84 runs in just two matches, with his highest score being an unbeaten 65 against the Delhi Capitals

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Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Indian opener, has been in terrific form for the Chennai Super Kings. He has scored 149 runs in just two matches, with his highest score being 92.

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Sanju Samson, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a consistent performer in the IPL over the years. He has started this season on a positive note, scoring 97 runs in two matches, with his highest score being 55.

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Kyle Mayers is a West Indian all-rounder who plays for the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023. He has had a sensational start to the tournament, scoring 126 runs in just two matches at a staggering strike rate of 210.

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