Skilled Delhi Capitals opener delivers under pressure, lays out India dream following match
Delhi Capitals posted a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their latest IPL 2025 match on Tuesday. The pick of the match was opener Abhishek Porel, who made a well-crafted 51 off 36 balls. Following the match, Porel had stated that he wished to play for India internationally, and it remained his career aspiration. The Capitals, now second on the points table with 12 points from eight matches, continue to gain momentum in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals Dominate with Clinical Chase
In a nail-biting match in the IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals put up a level team display to surpass Lucknow's 168-run challenge with ease. The side breached the 168-run mark in just 17.5 overs, two wickets down merely. KL Rahul remained not out with 57 off 42 deliveries, while Axar Patel chipped in with a 34 not out off 20 deliveries. Abhishek Porel's aggressive 51 off 36, however, dominated the game early on, leaving the opposition's bowling attack ineffective and putting Delhi in a position of dominance.
Porel Reflects on Performance and Preparation
In his post-match comments to the media, Porel reiteratingly described the confidence with which he approached the game and the strategies that directed his innings. He gave credit to pre-match chats with Hemang Badani and Kevin Pietersen for simplifying his approach. Porel mentioned that their strategic suggestions enabled him to play with simplicity. He pointed towards the conditions of the pitch as being favorable and recognized the overall bowling effort, particularly during the middle overs, as crucial in bringing down Lucknow's total.
Support System Important for Consistency, Says Porel
Abhishek Porel credited his performance to support from the coach and leadership in the Delhi Capitals camp. He spoke about how the team management created an ecosystem that aided player growth. "I am encouraged by the captain and coaches," said Porel, talking about how that support has helped him to think only about his game and develop consistency in his game. His focus is still on contributing heavily for his franchise to do well as well as maintaining high personal standards.
IPL Focus, Eye on India Team
Even though his rising physique in the IPL, Porel reaffirmed that his long-term dream is to play for India internationally. While his short-term aim is to play well for Delhi Capitals, he treats each game as a move towards realizing his national team goal. With six victories from eight matches, the Capitals are doing well this season, and Porel's performance will be crucial as they are set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 27.
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