Delhi Capitals star player Abishek Porel put up a stellar performance. He scored 78 runs to help Bengal secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The match was played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.

Delhi Capitals signed Porel ahead of the IPL 2025 auction for INR 4 crore. His performance showed why the franchise has so much faith in him.

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In the match, Rajasthan batted first and scored 153/9 in their 20 overs. Bengal’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing Karan Lal early with the score at 11/1. However, Porel stepped up to stabilize the innings and took charge of the game.

Porel’s decisive blow

Opening the innings, Porel built a crucial 111-run second-wicket partnership with Sudip Kumar Gharami. This stance laid the foundation for the successful pursuit of Bengal. Porel scored an impressive 78 in just 48 balls. His knock included seven boundaries and four sixes, with a strike rate of 162.50.

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Porel’s innings ended in the 15th over when he was dismissed by Kamlesh Nagarkoti. By that time, he had already done enough to put Bengal in control.

This was Porel’s third 50+ score in the tournament, underlining his consistent form in domestic T20 cricket. Bengal chased down the target with nine balls to spare, securing a seven-wicket win.

Delhi Capitals’ decision to retain Porel ahead of the auction appears to be paying off as he continues to showcase his potential. His performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy make him a key player to watch for DC in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.

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