Caribbean Premier League 2016 Leading Run scorers

Caribbean Premier League 2016 Leading Run scorers

Caribbean Premier league 2016 is much bigger and better from its previous version. Though the event has just started with only half a dozen games played, but already it has witnessed high drama. The main reasons for CPL 2016 being a real hit is certainly the inclusion of more players in it. No offence, the previous editions of the event have also been phenomenal. At present CPL is amongst the most popular T20 leagues around the world but the lack of world class players in its previous versions was sincerely realized. To be more specific, there are a few T20 specialists in cricket world without whose participation any T20 tournament would be dull. Luckily, West Indian cricket board and the CPL management has grabbed the services of a few such stars this time.

These star player does not necessarily need to be the Caribbean Premier League 2016 leading run scorers however their small efforts in fact even their name is enough for fetching tons of audience to the games. Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers and Brendon McCullum are the three major debutants in CPL 2016. Undoubtedly, all three of them are the biggest names in world cricket carrying a huge reputation along with. And while AB de Villiers and Brendon McCullum are trying their fate to spark, Hashim Amla is already smashing records. Playing from Trinbago Knight Riders, the Protea classic batsman has notched up a world record fifth wicket partnership in T20s. His 81 run contribution with DJ Bravo in 150 run partnership has already helped the side get a victory. Though that is the only win team has got so far in three matches, still there are opportunities for advancements.

Till date Guyana Amazon Warriors is leading the points table with all its three games won. A side loaded with star performers both in batting and bowling departments is yet unbeaten in the season. Martin Guptill, Dewayne Smith and Chris Lyn provide batting firepower while Sohail Tanvir and Sunil Narine are ever ready with their fatal bowling backup. South African hard hitter Colin Munro became the first centurion of the 2016 season after hitting a century against Guyana Amazon Warriors. Caribbean Premier League 2016 leading run scorers list however is topped by Hashim Amla.The list is then followed by Munro with a narrow distance. Caribbean Premier League 2016 leading run scorers full list is as under.

Caribbean Premier League 2016 Leading Run scorers

Player	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
CA Lynn	12	12	2	454	86	45.40
J Charles	11	11	1	441	94*	44.10
CH Gayle	13	13	3	425	108*	42.50
HM Amla	11	11	0	410	81	37.27
C Munro	11	11	1	382	100*	38.20
ADS Fletcher	11	11	1	324	74*	32.40
CAK Walton	13	13	1	301	97	25.08
KC Sangakkara	13	13	1	297	65	24.75
SR Watson	11	11	2	287	57*	31.88
JN Mohammed	12	12	6	287	57*	47.83