Key Highlights:
Abishek Porel’s Composed Half-Century Lays Foundation for DC in Chase vs LSG
Lucknow, April 22 (Hindustan Herald):
Abishek Porel rose to the occasion with a controlled yet impactful half-century, scoring 50 off 33 balls to lead Delhi Capitals’ (DC) response in their chase of 160 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 40 of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium.
Porel’s innings came at a crucial juncture after the early dismissal of Karun Nair and provided stability alongside KL Rahul, who played the supporting role.
Abishek Porel’s Fifty – Highlights
- Balls Faced: 33
- Fours: 5
- Sixes: 1
- Strike Rate: 151.51
- Milestone: Reached 50 in 33 balls
He was particularly effective against pace, using the pace of the ball to guide it square and behind the wicket, while stepping down the track to attack spin.
Key Partnership with KL Rahul
The second-wicket partnership between Abishek Porel and KL Rahul was a game-settling stand:
- Partnership Runs: 50
- Balls Faced: 39
- Porel’s Contribution: 31
- Rahul’s Contribution: 19
Their 50-run stand helped rebuild DC’s innings from 12/1 and took them safely past the halfway mark in the chase.
Porel’s IPL 2025 So Far
- Matches: 8
- Runs: 229
- Average: 28.62
- Role: Top-order stabilizer and stroke-player
Porel’s development into a reliable top-order batter continues to shine. With DC pushing for a top-four finish, such mature innings are exactly what the team requires.
Chase Scenario After Porel’s 50
With Porel’s fifty anchoring the innings, DC looked comfortably on track at the halfway stage of the chase. His composed approach ensured DC maintained a steady run rate without taking unnecessary risks.
The focus now shifts to the middle order with Stubbs, Axar Patel, and Ashutosh Sharma set to finish the job, with just a modest run rate required in the final overs.
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