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IPL 2026: Abishek Porel Embodies Fearless New Generation Of Batters, Says KL Rahul

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeperbatter KL Rahul has hailed Abishek Porel as a shining example of the fearless new generation of Indian batters, adding that hes been impressed by his ability to hit sixes and access all parts of the ground without any fear of the situation in a game. In their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, Porel, whos been with DC since 2023, shone by hitting 51 off 31 balls, while sharing a 105-run stand with Rahul, who hit 56, as the Axar Patel-led side chased down the target of 194 set by Rajasthan Royals to win by five wickets and keep their playoffs hopes alive. Its his ability to hit sixes and access all parts of the ground. The new guys who are coming in are all 360degree batters. Abishek Porel can hit you over longon for a six off the first ball, or he can scoop you over fine leg on the very first delivery. That kind of range is unusual, even among experienced players. One thing is to think about doing it. But the special thing about the new boys, especially Abishek Porel, is that they can execute those shots in highpressure games against good bowlers and strong teams. He doesnt need time to settle. He doesnt fear the situation. He just sees the ball and goes after it. So yes, all credit goes to their training and how well prepared they are for such a big competition. That kind of mindset is rare in a young player. He believes in his ability, and that is why he is succeeding. Abishek Porel is a great example of this fearless new generation, said Rahul on JioStar. Rahul also spoke about another emerging batting talent, left-handed batter Sahil Parakh, who made seven in Sundays game. Rahul described Parakh as a fearless prodigy who caught his eye even before the start of the season in the sides practice camp. I saw a video Delhi Capitals posted from a training session in Hyderabad. It was just a minute of him hitting six after six. I thought, Who is this guy? I knew we had picked a player named Sahil, and I had seen some clips of him in the Maharashtra League. But watching him hit those sixes, it really grabbed my attention. Rahul also spoke about another emerging batting talent, left-handed batter Sahil Parakh, who made seven in Sundays game. Rahul described Parakh as a fearless prodigy who caught his eye even before the start of the season in the sides practice camp. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He is naturally a toporder batter, but in one game, he was sent in at five or six and had to finish the innings. He scored 20 runs in the final over. The composure, the skill, and the ability to take on any bowler, pace or spin, were striking. He could hit the ball to any part of the ground. He has already made his debut for Delhi Capitals, and I hope that he gets a proper chance to show what he can really do, he added. Article Source: IANS

18 May 2026 5:48 pm