After a loss in their last game, the Delhi Capitals (DC) bounced back as they registered an eight-wicket win against LSG in their eighth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday as well. Opting to bowl first, DC put up a clinical show with the ball and restricted the opposition to 159/6 in 20 overs as well. Later, Delhi Capitals won on the back of some fine batting display from youngster Abishek Porel (51 off 36), wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul (57* off 42) and captain Axar Patel (34* off 20) as well.

While talking about the win, Porel, during the post-match presser, said, as quoted by the Delhi Capitals press release, “I always had the confidence that we would chase down the target. The wicket was playing well, and we had also bowled really well, especially in the middle overs. So, I was pretty confident.”

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“I’m enjoying myself. I have had discussions with Hemang (Badani), sir, and Kevin Pietersen. Whatever conversations I have with them, I just try to work on it and execute it during the match. The support staff obviously tells me to play with a free mindset. The coaches, captain and all the senior players have been very supportive, and everyone backs me,” Porel further added.

Asked about his future goals, the talented wicket-keeper batter said, “Obviously, the ultimate goal is to play for India. But right now I’m focusing on scoring runs for Delhi Capitals and helping the side win the trophy.”

He also praised pacer Mukesh Kumar for his bowling. “Mukesh (Kumar) is somebody who backs his strength. He is a very hardworking person. He works a lot in practice, especially on his Yorkers.”

Delhi Capitals now have six wins and 12 points from 8 matches so far and they are placed at number two in the points table. They will play against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their next match of IPL 2025.