The ongoing IPL 2023 is now gradually entering a crucial stage after three thrilling weeks of cricketing action. There weren't as many run-fests after several high-scoring encounters were on display in the second week. Moving forward, to increase their chances of making the playoffs, the teams will look to add <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-points-table/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">points</a> and gain momentum.

The third week's highest score was recorded by the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) with a whopping 226 runs. Teams played some phenomenal and aggressive brand of cricket to put up some massive totals on the board. &nbsp;

The ten IPL franchises have scored over 3300 runs in a total of ten games during the third week. After saying that, and considering the phenomenal efforts of the players, let us look at some of the sensational batting performances.&nbsp;

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW258167824 BCX0" paraid="171397149" paraeid="{70a701cf-4796-4b1c-bbfa-e536e9bdf79c}{40}">Here are the top 5 knocks from the third week of the IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h3></div><div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW258167824 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW258167824 BCX0" paraid="351931751" paraeid="{70a701cf-4796-4b1c-bbfa-e536e9bdf79c}{44}">5. Devon Conway 83(45) vs RCB&nbsp;</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1681744379416_Devon-Conway.jpeg" alt="Devon Conway" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Devon Conway (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption></figure></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0"><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ms-dhoni-makes-us-feel-like-every-game-is-like-a-home-fixture-devon-conway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Devon Conway</a> hit his second consecutive fifty against RCB, opening a new chapter in the CSK-RCB rivalry. The Kiwi opener played a key role in CSK's memorable victory at the M Chinnaswamy, along with Shivam Dube (52 off 27).&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Conway lost Ruturaj Gaikwad in just the second over of the contest, courtesy of Mohammed Siraj. The Southpaw&nbsp;teamed up with Dube and Ajinkya Rahane to stitch 80-run and 74-run partnerships, respectively.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Conway lit up the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on fire with six boundaries and as many sixes, guiding his team to a total of 226/6. Despite Glenn Maxwell's outstanding 76 off 36, CSK were able to hold RCB to 218 and win the game by eight runs. &nbsp;</div>

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW258167824 BCX0" paraid="1853614754" paraeid="{70a701cf-4796-4b1c-bbfa-e536e9bdf79c}{109}">  4. Faf du Plessis 84(56) vs PBKS</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1681997986596_Faf-du-Plesssis.jpeg" alt="Faf du Plesssis" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Faf du Plesssis. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption></figure></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">In the 2023 <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a> season, Faf du Plessis kept up his strong trend of play. Faf, who is a key player for RCB, hit a 56-ball 84. The Royal Challengers&nbsp;Bangalore scored 174/4, which featured five fours and five sixes from Faf and 18 boundaries overall.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Faf has written several crunch number scripts. The regular RCB skipper has 405 runs at 67.50 in seven games this season. With a best score of 84, he has struck at over 165.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Faf has amassed 3808 runs in 123 IPL games at an average of 36.27. He scored his 30th fifty against PBKS in Mohali. Faf has scored 796 runs against Punjab Kings at 61.23.&nbsp;</div>

<div class="ListContainerWrapper SCXW258167824 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW258167824 BCX0" paraid="671801503" paraeid="{70a701cf-4796-4b1c-bbfa-e536e9bdf79c}{168}">3. Harry Brook 100*(55) vs KKR</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1681494843947_Harry-Brook.jpeg" alt="Harry Brook" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Harry Brook. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption></figure></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">At the Eden Gardens, Harry Brook slammed Kolkata Knight Riders for his first century of the IPL in just 55 balls. The English international has blown hot and cold thus far and will look to make the most of the remaining chances and justify his price tag (INR13.25 crore)</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Brook was moved up to the opener position in the previous game against PBKS, where he scored 13 runs and 3 while batting in the middle of the order. Brook destroyed KKR’s bowling unit into pieces, scoring runs against their key bowlers.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">As SRH were being put to bat by KKR, Brook finally found his groove in his fourth appearance. In his two-over stint in the Powerplay, the Englishman immediately warmed to KKR pacer Umesh Yadav, smashing three fours and two maximums.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW258167824 BCX0" paraid="1571515515" paraeid="{70a701cf-4796-4b1c-bbfa-e536e9bdf79c}{209}">&nbsp;2. Sanju Samson 60(32) vs GT&nbsp;</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1680714832511_Sanju-Samson.jpeg" alt="Sanju Samson" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Sanju Samson. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption></figure></div>

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Sanju Samson played a terrific knock and amassed 60 runs against Gujarat Titans, leading the side from the front, and scoring runs all over the park leading to a comfortable win for Rajasthan Royals. He displayed a terrific performance and played an effective role in the three-wicket win.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">The match between two heavyweights in Ahmedabad resembled a boxing match, with each team retaliating against the other's punches. Hetmyer's incredible batting performance dealt the decisive blow.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0"> Samson and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rcb-vs-rr-devdutt-padikkal-scores-half-century-gave-rr-some-hope-during-run-chase-against-royal-challengers-bangalore/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Padikkal</a> countered with some forceful batting, but Samson stood out with three consecutive sixes off Rashid. Later on, Hetmyer joined the coalition and helped Jurel keep things moving forward, ensuring RR's victory.&nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0"><h3 class="Paragraph SCXW258167824 BCX0" paraid="48969615" paraeid="{883ce5bd-562a-4995-b8ab-5fbe179986cb}{9}">1.&nbsp;Venkatesh Iyer 104(51) vs MI</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1681653004269_Venkatesh-Iyer.jpeg" alt="Venkatesh iyer" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Venkatesh iyer. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption></figure></div>

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Venkatesh Iyer broke KKR's 15-year century drought in week three, which also saw the highest individual score of IPL 2023. During a match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the left-hander scored 104 runs off just 51 balls.  Iyer, the only KKR batter to maintain his wicket for the majority of the innings after being given the opportunity to bat first, engaged MI in a solitary battle. He looked like he was batting on a completely different surface and put on a show in the City of Dreams. &nbsp;</div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW258167824 BCX0">Venkatesh was the only ray of sunshine for the visitors as the MI bowlers continued to pick up wickets from one end. Before completing his first IPL century in just 49 balls, he reached his fifty in just 23 balls.&nbsp;</div>

The ongoing IPL 2023 is now gradually entering a crucial stage after three thrilling weeks of cricketing action. There weren't as many run-fests after several high-scoring encounters were on display i

IPL 2023: Top 5 batting performances from third week

From Devon Conway's masterclass to Venkatesh Iyer's blazing ton, there have been several sensational knocks in the third week of the competition.

Batting performance in IPL 2023: Here we look at the top five batting performances from the third week.