Who is Abishek Porel? - Bengal dynamo making waves in IPL 2024

IPL 2024: Abishek Porel emerged as the game-changer for Delhi Capitals when they were struggling to set a competitive total.

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IPL 2024: In a thrilling match between Delhi Capitals and Pujnab Kings in  IPL 2024, the Delhi Capitals unveiled a new star, Abishek Porel, who showcased an impressive performance that left fans in awe on Saturday.

The 21-year-old cricketer proved his mettle by scoring a quickfire 32 runs from just 10 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes. His spectacular assault on experienced bowler Harshal Patel in the final overturned the tide in favor of Delhi Capitals.

Porel's crucial role

Replacing Ricky Bhui in the 18th over as 'Impact Player,' Abishek Porel emerged as the game-changer for Delhi Capitals when they were struggling to set a competitive total.

Social media buzz

His remarkable innings garnered widespread attention on social media, with cricket enthusiasts lauding his explosive batting display. Even the likes of Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting, and Sourav Ganguly were seen appreciating Porel's performance from the sidelines.

Porel's rise in IPL

Abishek Porel's journey to the IPL spotlight began in the previous season, IPL 2023 when he made his debut for Delhi Capitals. Hailing from Bengal, Abishek Porel comes from a cricketing background, being the cousin of Bengal pacer Ishan Porel, a former Under-19 World Cup winner.

Porel's contributions to Bengal

He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal in 2022, where he displayed his batting prowess by scoring 21 runs in his very first innings, contributing to a remarkable victory against Baroda. In addition to his domestic cricket achievements, Abishek Porel has also made a mark in List A and T20 formats.

With standout performances in various tournaments, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali 2023 tournament, Porel has solidified his reputation as a rising star in Indian cricket.