Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper batter Abhishek Porel recently posted a heartfelt message for none other than Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, sharing a candid picture with him after their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. DC triumphed over RCB by six wickets in a thrilling encounter, with Abhishek contributing 7 runs off 7 balls before being dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Despite a slow start to the IPL 2025, Abhishek has impressed with his batting at number three. With 74 runs from four matches, an average of 24.66, and a blistering strike rate of 157.44, he’s surely one to watch. After DC’s win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Abhishek got the golden opportunity to meet Kohli, and the duo clicked a memorable picture together. Here’s a glimpse of that special moment:
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In his emotional Instagram post, Abhishek expressed, “Standing beside someone who’s inspired a generation to dream big and grind harder. He proves that success is built not just on talent but on mindset, discipline, and the will to rise every time you fall.”
DC’s stellar form continues in IPL 2025, as they remain unbeaten after four matches. Apart from their victory against RCB, they have also outclassed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Currently, DC is second on the points table with 8 points, just behind the Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill. Next up for DC is a high-octane clash against the Mumbai Indians, set to take place on April 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The excitement for IPL 2025 is only getting started!
